Lead Software Engineer

Nike

3.7

(41)

Shanghai, China

Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.

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    Position summary

    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.

    Lead Software Engineer

    We are looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic
    team and help shape the future of Nike's digital products. In this role, you will take ownership of
    complex, high-impact projects while leading a talented group of engineers. You will collaborate
    with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-performance solutions across
    WeChat platforms. Your leadership will guide the team in building robust, user-centric applications
    and ensure the adoption of best practices for both development and deployment.
    Scope and Responsibilities:

    As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:
    • Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex technical solutions with a focus
    on scalability, performance, and user experience, including WeChat Mini Programs
    • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, guiding them through
    problem-solving and ensuring alignment with project goals
    • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other technical leaders to define
    and refine product requirements
    • Set strategic direction for technology adoption, ensuring the team uses the best tools,
    frameworks, and platforms to meet both business and technical objectives
    • Champion the use of cloud technologies and microservices architecture (AWS, Ali Cloud,
    etc.) across the development lifecycle
    • Ensure the successful integration of front-end and back-end systems, leveraging
    technologies such as React, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, and WeChat Mini
    Program frameworks
    • Oversee the creation and maintenance of scalable and reliable data structure to serve
    databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Cassandra) and relational databases
    • Mentor and provide guidance on coding best practices, test-driven development (TDD),
    and quality assurance to foster a culture of continuous improvement
    • Champion Nike's innovation agenda by identifying new technologies and opportunities to
    improve development processes and the end-user experience
    • Foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture, inspiring your team to
    continuously evolve and stay at the forefront of technology trends
    • Advocate technical direction, define best practices and principles
    • Ensure that products meet the highest standards in terms of reliability, availability, and
    maintainability

    Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (master's degree is a plus)
    8+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a
    leadership role
    • Proven experience leading and mentoring teams of engineers, driving the delivery of
    complex technical projects across web, mobile, and WeChat Mini Program platforms
    Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies including React, Node.js,
    JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, and WeChat Mini Program frameworks (WeChat SDK,
    WXML, WXSS)
    • Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.), including experience with
    microservices and distributed systems
    • Deep understanding of NoSQL and relational databases (Cassandra, DynamoDB,
    MySQL, etc.)
    • Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and other containerization technologies
    Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
    architectures
    • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for automation and continuous integration
    (CI/CD)
    • Expertise in security, privacy, and performance optimization in large-scale, high-
    availability applications

    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.

    Benefits

    Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

    Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.