Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers 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 Converse, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
We Need Someone Who Speaks Computer
Computers have their own language. Which most of us don't speak. But you do. And we need your fluency. Let's face it. The modern world is shackled to computers so we need experts like yourself to keep us running. So come join our crew. You don't have to call yourself The Computer Whisperer but we might.
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Sr Automation Engineer will support a global engineering team building new automation solutions and supporting existing capabilities. They will collaborate with product management, technical architecture, Converse and Nike Peers, and business stakeholders to design automation products aligned to our long-term strategy and provide program support for the team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking a seasoned Automation Engineer to join our automation team at Nike. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with technical expertise in PEGA and RPA tools and program management. You'll be a key partner to our business stakeholders, working to understand their needs and develop automation solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. With excellent communication and project management skills, you'll navigate complex projects and stakeholder relationships with ease. If you're a collaborative problem-solver with a knack for delivering results, we want to hear from you.
We are open to candidates in the following locations: Atlanta, Beaverton, Boston
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, program management, or a related field, with a focus on automation and process improvement.
- Global Team Operational Flexibility: Candidates for this position must be able to adapt their schedules to accommodate off-peak hours as needed. This flexibility is essential for collaboration with our international teams and upholding Converse's commitment to delivering exceptional service worldwide.
- Technical expertise in PEGA and RPA tools (e.g., Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UiPath).
- Strong understanding of business operations, including finance, supply chain, and customer service.
- Experience working in an Agile environment and with cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop creative solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive project outcomes.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As a Sr. Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for meeting with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical process documents. You will collaborate with the Lead Software Engineer and engineering team to write technical stories and ensure work meets the definition of done. You will also be responsible for program management activities to move projects through our workflow and work with the change team to ensure proper deployment.
- Meet with business stakeholders to identify new automation opportunities and build requirement documents to be leveraged by the engineering team
- Provide program management support for all of our automation projects, ensuring they are moving through our workflow quickly, including helping to coordinate change and release activities
- Support pilots and collaborate with other technology owners to integrate our automation tools with new systems
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with all team members to implement ideas
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .
Converse is more than a company; it's a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we're different.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.