Senior Data EngineerRemote

Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 1 Year Contract

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.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in big data engineering, cloud computing, and software development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data solutions using AWS, Spark, and Python. The candidate should have hands-on experience with Databricks, optimizing Spark applications, and building ETL pipelines. Experience with CI/CD, unit testing, and big data problem-solving is a plus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, build, and maintain large-scale data pipelines using AWS EMR, Spark, and Python
• Develop and optimize Spark applications and ETL pipelines for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with product managers and analysts to design and implement data models and data warehousing solutions
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate data systems with other applications and services
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems
• Develop and maintain unit test cases for data pipelines and applications
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure seamless deployment of data applications
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in big data and cloud computing

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 5 years of experience in data engineering, big data, or a related field
• Proficiency in Spark, including Spark Core, Spark SQL, and Spark Streaming
• Experience with AWS EMR, including cluster management and job optimization
• Strong skills in Python, including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Databricks Lakehouse (advantageous)
• Experience with optimizing Spark applications and ETL pipelines for performance and scalability
• Good understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including unit testing and test-driven development
• Ability to design and implement scalable data solutions that meet business requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex data issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Databricks Lakehouse
• Knowledge of data engineering best practices and design patterns
• Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban