Director of Baseball Applications

Miami Marlins • Miami, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Passion for baseball and familiarity with baseball operations, analytics, and scouting systems is a plus.
• Experience leading and building internal-facing applications is a plus.
• Prior experience in a Baseball front office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director