What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Miami Marlins?
Position Summary
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing software applications that support the Baseball Operations department. You will work on a variety of projects, including application development, system integration, and data processing solutions. This role requires technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a strong passion for problem-solving. You will work closely with analysts, scouts, coaches, and front-office staff to create innovative solutions that enhance the organization’s decision-making processes.
Essential Functions
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications to support baseball operations, scouting, player development, and analytics.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices in software engineering.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop technical solutions.
- Implement APIs for data integration and automation.
- Optimize application performance and improve system reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure software quality.
- Stay up to date on new technologies and best practices in software development and baseball analytics.
Skill Requirements
- Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Java.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Svelte, or Vue) and back-end frameworks (Django, Flask, or Node.js).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
- Experience developing and integrating APIs and working with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Passion for baseball and familiarity with advanced baseball analytics is a plus.
Education & Experience Guidelines
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in software engineering, application development, or related fields.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining software applications in a professional environment.
- Prior experience working in sports analytics or baseball-related software development is a plus.
Work Environment
- 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.