Lead Software Engineer

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 a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing software applications that support the entire Baseball Operations department. This role requires technical expertise in software development, architecture, and cloud-based infrastructure, as well as leadership capabilities to mentor and guide other engineers. You will collaborate closely with analysts, scouts, coaches, and other baseball personnel to create innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development and maintenance of web-based and mobile applications that support baseball operations, scouting, player development, and analytics.
• Architect scalable, high-performance software solutions, ensuring reliability and security.
• Implement best practices for software engineering, including version control, testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate baseball operations needs into technical solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior software engineers.
• Develop and optimize APIs and database integrations to facilitate seamless data access and analysis.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and maintainability of software applications.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in software development and baseball technology.
• Work closely with the Director of Baseball Applications to align software development efforts with organizational goals.

Our Values

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.

We Are Innovators

• Embraces a growth mindset.
• Challenges conventional wisdom.
• Unafraid to fail.
• Pushes boundaries and doesn't accept impossible.
• Asks why and asks why not.

We Think Long-Term

• 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.

Skill Requirements

• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java.
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and back-end frameworks (Node.js, Django, or Flask).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and DevOps best 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 complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for baseball and familiarity with advanced baseball analytics is a plus.

Education & Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, or related fields.
• Experience leading software development teams or technical projects.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining large-scale applications in a professional environment.

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 status.