Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally.  Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $119,400.00 in our lowest geographic market to $267,500.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.
 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report into the Director of Cloud Security and Automation with the Corporate Information Security team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Lead Automation Engineer as a member of our automation development team. This role will use knowledge of cloud security principles and technologies, CI/CD Pipelines, scripting, API creation and integration, industry best practice, professional experience, collaboration and good judgment to develop creative solutions that help drive consistency and streamline security tools and solutions at Nike. This individual will work with a wide range of technologies, both cutting-edge and legacy, and coordinate with both technical and non-technical business teams. The ideal candidate has a high energy with experience and interest in developing cloud native applications, APIs, and data pipelines. Tenacity, an open and curious mind, and desire to learn and understand is critical for success on this team.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or similar field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.6+ years of direct experience and comfort with Python and/or Node.js software development, testing, and tooling requiredExperience and comfort with REST API’s required; experience developing REST and Graph API’s a plusDirect experience with building CD pipelines with toolsets like Jenkins, CircleCI, Artifactory requiredAbility to understand and craft data warehouse solutions, experience with databricks would be preferredExperience and comfort with OAuth authentication flows and concepts requiredDirect experience with delivering and managing solutions on AWS required; experience with Azure and/or GCP a plusDirect experience with containers, container runtimes (i.e. Kubernetes), and/or serverless technologies preferredAbility to successfully elicit requirements from appropriate business partners and stakeholders (e.g. functional, performance, technical, compliance)Self-directed and comfortable with working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and often ambiguous environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with both business and technical teamsDesire to learn and continually improve self and others through knowledge sharingAn interest and desire to learn other programming languages as neededOverall passion for technology, with a security-minded approach to problem solving

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with the Cloud Security and Automation team and performing these key tasks:

Integrate tools and systems via APIConduct workshops with key stakeholders to identify technical automation opportunitiesServe as a lead within the team to dig into new technologies and determine feasibility within Nike's environmentProvide technical advisory for our North America team in tandem with our other GEO leadsSupport the migration and adoption of Nike's platform technologiesComplete process and workflow orchestrationFollow Nike Secure DevOps principals and CI/CD pipelinesLeverage cloud technologies and serverless architecturesDevelop and follow best practices for tools and automation developmentArchitect and automate end-to-end automation processesDefine solutions, provide estimates on effort and risk, and evaluate technical feasibilityPerform technical code reviewsTechnical documentation

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.