In order to do this job well, you must be a proactive, self-guided learner who enjoys keeping up with the latest tech in front-end development.  You have a passion for great work and nothing less than your best will do. You share our intolerance of mediocrity. You’re uber-smart, challenged by figuring things out and producing simple solutions to complex problems. Knowing there are always multiple answers to a problem, you know how to engage in a constructive dialogue to find the best path forward.   RESPONSIBILITIES Play a key role in the development of visually stunning and highly usable interfaces Actively participate in software design and creation as part of an agile team Craft clean, testable, and maintainable code Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designsUnderstand data and know the best way to present data to end users Create interactive dashboards and highly intuitive charts Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability Collaborate to solve important and difficult information problems     REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred Proven software development experience with open source technology Expert using Javascript / React JS or Node.js and Redux Strong expertise with CSS/ Sass  Ability to work independently with little supervision Intellectually curious with a burning desire to learn Familiarity in developing search-based applications in Java Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases Experience with Git source control management Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment   The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

This job requires a strong focus on improving educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students, in the context of a competitive business environment. As a Lead Software Engineer, the ideal candidate will have designed, implemented, tested, and documented solutions that include not only the code to support business functionality, but also the underlying infrastructure required to run that code and the systems required to deploy it. The candidate should also possess technical skills and experience in the virtual infrastructure domain, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and be enthusiastic about building software products and data pipelines with Node.js, frontend JavaScript frameworks, and automated CI/CD. The candidate will report to the Executive Director and work within an agile and cross-functional application team and guide a lean yet diverse software engineering squad in striking an effective compromise between best practices and rapid innovation. The candidate will lead by interacting with all levels of software engineers to establish and enforce application technology standards, design patterns, processes, development, and deployment. The candidate will also work closely with product owners in planning and estimating new features and releases. The candidate will build software products and data pipelines using a diverse array of technologies such as React.js, Node.js, and AWS, and enhance existing continuous integration and delivery pipelines to enable our team to efficiently deploy into production.  Additionally, s/he will be expected to ensure communications and relationships with customers and cross-team members are professional and productive. Successful candidates will be innovative thinkers, skilled communicators, and active partners, adept in interpreting and understanding the needs of the team and its stakeholders. This is an opportunity for you to design and implement innovative solutions to support College Board’s mission, strategy, goals, and objectives. You'll be surrounded by people who are like you; wickedly smart, passionate about the cloud, and know that the work that they are doing today supports the next generation of thought leaders and their future. What you’ll do Lead the development and implementation of resource-optimized full-stack solutions that reduce risk, promote efficiencies, move the ball of innovation forward, and align to mission goals Learn and adopt new technologies as needed, avoid unnecessary overhead, and help set a norm of expanding the team’s skillsets and improving velocity Write elegant code and advise on simplifying complexity, the guide on right-sizing infrastructure and overhead Use metrics to establish the feasibility of new initiatives and develop plans, including a budget, sequencing, and time frames. Actively review individual and teamwork processes and implement improvements seen from other teams or in the industry to drive continuous improvement of the team’s efficiency, speed, and quality Lead or oversee design specifications, architecture reviews, and technical documentation. About you A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or MIS 5-7 years of experience in software systems, programming, database development, and infrastructure development and administration 7+ years of demonstrated experience with full stack development and programming languages like React.js, Node.js, and Python development 2+ years of hands-on experience with serverless technologies 2+ years of hands-on experience understanding sensitive data protection requirements and implementing secure and auditable systems Proficiency working with various CI/CD toolsets Strong and evolving competence in datastore technologies (including relational and NoSQL databases) Experience with different architectures and application types, including microservices, and the ability to present informed decisions about the best approach for a project Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical team members and provide strong reasoning for architectural decisions Ability to work independently Strong problem solving and analytical skills Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team environment More about you Experience with infrastructure-as-code Experience with building new products and services from the ground up Working knowledge of multiple tools sets, technologies and implementation environments, including monitoring and logging tools Practical Linux system administration skills and scripting experience Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) is a plus

Your role will include working as a Technical Lead on a scrum team of developers responsible for designing and shaping services and resources for Nike’s e-commerce experiences. You will provide technical guidance and mentoring to other team members and work with stakeholders outside the team. Qualifications: WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other equivalent technology field. Additional relevant experience in lieu of degree will be acceptable. Experience working in a Cloud-based environment (preferably AWS) Prior experience in designing and implementing highly scalable applications You have experience working with full stack including JavaScript, Java, React and Node.js Diverse and deep experience in microservice architecture, domain driven design, and RESTful APIs using languages such as Java or Node You have a commitment to performing technical code reviews Experience with CI/CD and working on teams with DevOps responsibilities Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems, including coding, testing, debugging, and installing for a small- to mid-scale systems. Ability to delegate work and mentor the development team. Experience providing technical leadership to a team of developers including providing daily guidance, setting coding standards, and reviewing code required Ability to work in a complex environment. Self-starter who can work without a lot of supervision or direction You thrive on collaboration and in a communal environment You are an excellent communicator You value empathy You value practical and simple solutions