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Company Overview
At the Miami Marlins, we make waves — on and off the field.
We’re built for sustainable success thanks to our commitment to be great teammates, bold innovators, and thinking long-term. These three pillars guide us in championing a winning culture across the organization. The work we do doesn’t just impact our team — it reaches fans and communities across South Florida.
Position Summary
As the Director of Baseball Applications, you will oversee the strategy, development, maintenance, and optimization of applications and infrastructure that power the entire Baseball Operations department. This role requires managing software development efforts, ensuring seamless integration of baseball technologies, and driving innovation in baseball applications. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Baseball Operations to enhance decision-making through cutting-edge tools and systems. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions
We Are Great Teammates
At the Miami Marlins, we make waves — on and off the field.
We’re built for sustainable success thanks to our commitment to be great teammates, bold innovators, and thinking long-term. These three pillars guide us in championing a winning culture across the organization. The work we do doesn’t just impact our team — it reaches fans and communities across South Florida.
Position Summary
As the Director of Baseball Applications, you will oversee the strategy, development, maintenance, and optimization of applications and infrastructure that power the entire Baseball Operations department. This role requires managing software development efforts, ensuring seamless integration of baseball technologies, and driving innovation in baseball applications. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Baseball Operations to enhance decision-making through cutting-edge tools and systems. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions
- Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of applications that support baseball operations, research & development, scouting, and player development.
- Oversee the architecture and development of web-based and mobile applications used across Baseball Operations.
- Manage a team of product managers, product designers, and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
- Work closely with analysts, coaches, and front-office personnel to identify and fulfill software needs.
- Oversee best practices for software development, deployment, and version control.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to improve baseball applications.
- Develop organizational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and usability of baseball applications.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to align with organizational goals.
We Are Great Teammates
- Supports and encourages colleagues.
- Provides and receives feedback without judgement or ego.
- Holds one another to a high standard.
- Provides help and encouragement proactively.
- Assumes positive intentions from others.
- Looks for ways to help make their teammates better.
- Embraces a growth mindset.
- Challenges conventional wisdom.
- Unafraid to fail.
- Pushes boundaries and doesn't accept impossible.
- Asks why and asks why not.
- Asks: what can I do today that will pay off a year from now.
- Eschews instant gratification for bigger benefits in the future.
- Always trying to think three steps ahead.
- Extensive experience in full-stack software development, including modern web frameworks and mobile application development.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, or similar.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and modern application DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of database management systems, APIs, and microservices architecture.
- Experience leading software development teams and managing technical projects.
- Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles and application usability.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
- Passion for baseball and familiarity with baseball operations, analytics, and scouting systems is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, application development, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role overseeing software teams.
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining large-scale applications in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience leading and building internal-facing applications is a plus.
- Prior experience in a Baseball front office is a plus.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Availability to travel occasionally for industry conferences or organizational needs.
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and work in an office environment.