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Reporting to the Engineering Director, this team partners with data scientists, engineers, analysts, and product managers to build a cross-capability data foundation and a semantic layer that powers Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence, and AI solutions driving business growth.\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR\nWe're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions within Nike's CP&I organization. This role drives the development of robust data products that support Business Intelligence and AI initiatives across the business. The candidate will lead technical design and development while mentoring junior engineers and setting standards for data governance, performance, and engineering excellence.\nWe're seeking someone with deep expertise in distributed data processing and cloud-based data platforms who can translate complex business requirements into reliable, production-grade solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership instincts, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and communicates technical concepts clearly to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders. Success in this role requires a builder's mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where data directly fuels innovation and growth.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training\n8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Apache Spark\nHands-on experience with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, Medallion architecture, Delta Lake, and AWS data services (S3, RDS)\nProven experience leading and mentoring data engineering teams, with strong skills in CI/CD, Git, and DevOps practices\nExperience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, real-time data processing frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar), and cross-functional stakeholder communication\nPreferred qualifications:\nKnowledge of Generative AI and Machine Learning pipelines and integrating them into production environments\nDatabricks certification (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Databricks Certified Developer for Apache Spark)\nWHAT YOU'LL WORK ON\nYou'll be at the forefront of building Nike's data foundation and semantic layer - designing and delivering the pipelines, frameworks, and data products that turn raw data into insights shaping product innovation and business strategy. 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