Principal Integration Foundational Architect (Open to remote work, except the following locations: SD, VT, and WV)

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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.

If you're ready to innovate and lead our Global Architecture and Platform organization, come join us now! You will be part of an organization that is revolutionizing Nike technology platforms and architecting a technology landscape that is simplified, modern, flexible and will ultimately enable Nike on its journey to 2025 and beyond.

Nike Global Technology designs, builds, and implements the methods and tools needed to make the world's largest sports brand run faster, smarter and more securely. Global Technology teams aggressively innovate the solutions needed to help employees navigate Nike's rapidly evolving landscape.

Our team needs a strong Principal Integration Foundational Architect. If you're the one, here's what you'd be responsible for:

As a Principal Architect at Nike, you'll act as an Expert on specific and emerging technologies in highly available, global-scale business critical systems. You'll work on the most sophisticated projects and contribute to the overall strategic vision of the organization.

You'll be an authority in scalable platforms, integration patterns and responsible for the integration and automation platform architectures and customer reference implementations for the enterprise. This opportunity also involves evaluating, designing and establishing technical protocols and standards for enterprise-wide use and evaluating vendor solutions.

You'll provide thought leadership, create strategies and make recommendations on a wide variety of sophisticated issues having a significant and strategic impact on processes and the business.
Principal Integration Foundational Architect - Responsibilities:

• Leads Enterprise Integration Platform Architecture function
• Develops vision, strategy and execution in alignment with Domain roadmap demand plans for Integration and Automation Platform Architectures
• Works closely with other Foundational Architects, Platform Engineering and our internal customers' Domain & Solution Architects, and Engineering leaders to ensure strategy and execution alignment
• Delivers integrations inclusive of on-premise through cloud and COTS to custom developed solutions and all combinations
• Creation and maintenance of Platform Architectures as required by Platform teams
• Ensures NIKE Global Technology keeps up with the latest technology industry trends, product and solutions
• Advocates and drives adoption of standard methodologies to ensure standardization of integration and automation architectures across the Enterprise
• Alignment with Nike Global Technology strategies through strong technical thought leadership
• Effectively manage priorities, work, and timelines with little need for escalation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience and training
• Current knowledge of industry standard methodologies in event-driven architectures, near real-time streaming platforms, and also older data integration approaches (like ETL/ELT, and managed file transfer)
• Deep Kafka expertise, with experience in Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, REST Proxy, Mirror Maker, Avro Schema Registry, and KSQL
• Experience with Business Rules engines, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such Automation Anywhere, BPA Business Process Automation
• 7+ years in architect roles and experience in performing the responsibilities of solution architecture, 3+ years as a lead architect
• 10+ years combined hands-on engineering experience with public cloud, distributed computing, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and custom developed solutions
• Large enterprise experience including global experience with solution delivery
• Demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong influence leadership skills - ability to work cooperatively at all levels in matrix environment
• Strong facilitation skills and experience in managing senior team member relationship, partnership and interactions. High level of executive presence.
• Exceptional collaboration, listening, written and verbal communication skills with ability to facilitate technology strategy, requirements and architecture conversations with all key partners (management, business users, and technology resources)
• Self-starter with high motivation and passion who thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to change

Open to remote work, except cannot work in South Dakota, Vermont, and West Virginia. These candidates will be required to relocate.

For employees based in Colorado, this position starts at $163,000 per year. Information about benefits can be found here .

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

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.