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Nike Director, Data Engineering, ITC in Karnataka, India
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a visionary and value‑driven Director of Data Engineering to lead the design, build, and evolution of Nike’s modern data platforms and pipelines in support of digital transformation across merchandising, apparel and footwear product creation. This role will deliver the scalable, reliable, and secure data foundations that power analytics, intelligence, machine learning, and operational decision‑making across merchandising, design, and development.
The ideal candidate is an inclusive and empowering technology leader with strong architectural instincts, a passion for data as a product, and a proven ability to translate business strategy into resilient data platforms that deliver value at scale.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
This role will lead, support, and develop Data Engineering team members, manage priorities across complex dependencies, and deliver outcomes across organizational boundaries. You will partner closely with Merchandising and Creation product delivery teams, Busines Intelligence and Analytics delivery teams, and Intelligence teams to ensure data is trusted, accessible, and actionable throughout the product creation lifecycle.
You will be responsible for:
Leading, mentoring, and managing a cross‑functional team of data engineers responsible for building and operating scalable data platforms, pipelines, and services aligned to multi‑year roadmaps
Defining and executing the Data Engineering strategy in support of analytics, intelligence, machine learning, and operational use cases
Owning the design and implementation of modern data architectures, including lakehouse platforms, curated data layers, and domain‑oriented data products
Ensuring data pipelines are reliable, performant, secure, and observable through strong engineering standards and operational excellence
Championing data quality, lineage, governance, and metadata practices that enable trust and self‑service consumption
Partnering with Intelligence and Analytics teams to enable advanced analytics and AI/ML through well‑modeled, production‑ready datasets
Collaborating with platform, security, and engineering partners to ensure compliant and scalable solutions
Managing priorities, dependencies, and technical tradeoffs while balancing near‑term delivery with long‑term sustainability
Attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent while fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a leader in the organization, you will partner closely with peer directors and leaders across Consumer Product & Innovation, Product, Platform Engineering. You will work hand‑in‑hand to manage priorities, drive alignment and deliver cohesive, end‑to‑end data capabilities.
WHAT YOU BRING
15+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform development, or analytics engineering
5+ years of experience leading and scaling high‑performing technical teams
Proven success designing and operating modern cloud‑based data platforms at enterprise scale
Deep knowledge of data architecture patterns, including lakehouse, batch and streaming pipelines, and data modeling
Strong understanding of data governance, quality, lineage, and operational best practices
Experience enabling analytics and machine learning through robust, well‑designed data foundations
Hands‑on experience with modern cloud data technologies (e.g., AWS/Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka/Kinesis, Airflow, dbt)
Experience working within large organizations or scaled Agile delivery models
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.