NIKE Recruitment 2026: Software Engineer I

• Positive attitude, growth mindset, and strong technical and non-technical communication skills are a must-have
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 1-3 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript and working experience with front-end frameworks such as React
• Experience building or consuming REST APIs and developing back-end services, preferably in Node.js
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB
• Experience with version control using Git and GitHub in a team environment
• Familiarity with modern testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine
• Understanding of software architectural design patterns and computer science fundamentals
• Experience working in agile or scrum-based development environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with peers and cross-functional partners

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with cloud architecture, DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, or CI/CD tooling
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with implementing or integrating AI and machine learning solutions
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for a Software Engineer 1 to join the Global Technology Corporate Functions (CF) Digital Employee Experience (DEE) team. You are an engineer with hands-on professional experience who is ready to contribute from day one and continue growing your craft alongside a high-performing team. You are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within defined scope while developing the skills and confidence to take on increasingly complex work over time. The person in this role will be a collaborative team player with solid technical fundamentals, strong problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for building reliable, quality software.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• You will join Nike’s Global Technology organization as part of the Communications Technology squad within the Digital Employee Experience (DEE) engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with a team of engineers, collaborating with senior and principal engineers who will support your growth and development. You will also engage with the team’s Product Manager and partner with other Global Technology teams on organizational and technical objectives. DEE supports Comms, Sensing, the Department of Nike Archives, Legal, Resilience, Security, Global Places and Services, and more.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and production operations of Nike’s internal Digital Employee Experience platforms. You will work within a cross-functional engineering team to deliver software features, support system stability, and help improve the quality and reliability of our services.

• Implement well-scoped features and bug fixes across front-end and back-end services built on Node.js, React, and AWS
• Monitor and triage production issues, investigate root causes, and resolve incidents with appropriate escalation when needed
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application reliability
• Build and consume REST APIs in Node.js following established team standards and patterns
• Support deployment activities and contribute to CI/CD pipeline maintenance using GitHub Actions and Jenkins
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Document technical work, issue resolutions, and API specifications to support team knowledge sharing
• Engage in sprint ceremonies, agile team rituals, and architecture discussions as a contributing team member