Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Software Engineering
Location
4/F, WeWork, Embassy GolfLinks, Karnataka, Karnātaka 560093, India
Job ID
R-86479
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
This role is part of the AI, Platform Engineering & DevX (APEX) to act as a principal engineer of Managed Database teams under Managed Data Platform area.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who brings deep expertise in Kuberenets, AWS Services, Cloud Platforms, Crossplane, and C# programming. You are someone who thrives in building scalable, high-performance self-service platforms to improve efficiency, insights, and user experience.
Key Skills & Traits:
10+ years of experience in software development, deployment, and lifecycle management
Proven track record of architecting large-scale, distributed systems in AWS
Experience Building end to end CI/CD pipeline to build, test and deploy to different AWS environments such as lambda, EC2,ECS , EKS etc.
Experience leading DevOps strategy and implementation across teams
Advanced proficiency in C#, SQL, databases, cloud automation, and AWS.
Familiarity with software engineering best practices – including unit tests, code review, version control, production monitoring, etc.
Proficient in managing cloud-native platforms, with a strong PaaS (Platform as a Service) focus.
Knowledge of software engineering best practices including version control, code reviews, and unit testing.
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and lead engineering teams
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Crossplane
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in architecting, modernizing, and leading the development of scalable, production-grade managed database platform as services.
Deep working experience on Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Argo CD etc.,
Install, Configure and Maintain Kubernetes Clusters
Working experience of infrastructure as code tools, such as Helm, Kustomize, or Terraform.
Implementation of Open Source Projects in K8s.
Ability to set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters.
Implementation of Kubernetes security best practices, like RBAC, network, and pod security policies
Experience with container runtimes like Docker
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for efficient software delivery.
Manage and optimize Artifactory repositories for efficient artifact storage and distribution.
Architect, deploy, and manage AWS EC2 instances, Lambda functions, Auto Scaling Groups (ASG), and Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS resources to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
Implement security best practices and compliance standards in the AWS environment.
Develop and maintain scripts in Python, Groovy, and Shell for automation and core engineering tasks.
Deep expertise in at least one of the technologies - Python, React, NodeJS
Good Knowledge on CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Skills – Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes etc.,
Collaborate with product managers to scope new features and capabilities.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
10+ years of experience in designing and building production-grade platforms.
Technical expertise in Kubernetes, AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native architectures.
Advanced proficiency in C#, SQL, databases, cloud automation, and AWS.
Strong understanding of PaaS architecture and DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker
Familiarity with governance, security features, and performance optimization.
Keen attention to detail with a growth mindset and the desire to explore new technologies.
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
