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Associate, R&D Developer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Status: Part time
If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!
Description:
The Atlanta Braves are looking to fill the position of Baseball Systems Developer Associate. The Baseball Systems Developer Associate position emphasizes software and web development as it relates to the Baseball Operations department. The Developer’s main responsibilities will be to build and enhance proprietary applications for displaying baseball information and visualizations, maintaining existing information management systems, and developing additional productivity tools to aid in Baseball Operations decision making. Candidates must have experience with application and/or web development, with interest in baseball and sports analytics research as a strong plus. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining proprietary software used within the Baseball Operations department.
- Work with department stakeholders to develop, deploy and test applications within IT best practice parameters.
- Build relationships, communicate effectively, and gather feedback from Baseball Operations staff to build new platforms and improve existing systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Past or expected BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field of study or equivalent work experience.
- Software development experience in one or more programming languages: Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++.
- Experience with database technologies and SQL. Microsoft SQL Server experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with using version control such as git.
- Ability to learn new technologies, including new coding languages.
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to solve technical problems.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season.
- Must complete a successful background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation a plus
- Experience with data visualization a plus.
- Solid fundamentals with HTML/CSS.
- Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js, React), or Python (Flask)
- Experience with big data techniques Exposure to Agile software development methodology. Kanban or Scrumban experience a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud developer tools iOS and/or Android app development
- Demonstrated software development work product.
Associate, R&D Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA
Status: Part time
If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!
Description:
The R&D Analyst Associate position will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will revolve around using data analysis to provide insight into player evaluation, performance projection, roster construction, and all other facets of baseball operations decision making, with an emphasis on different areas of baseball operations depending on the baseball calendar and needs of the department. Ideal candidates will have a strong, demonstrated ability to answer wide-ranging research questions using data-driven methods. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development.
Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets in order to assist in the decision making of the Baseball Operations department.
- Develop and maintain models, software, reports, or any other information system developed during research.
- Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested and present results in a concise manner.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data, including familiarity with current state of baseball research.
- Experience with (or clear ability to learn) SQL and relational databases.
- Experience with statistical modeling software (Python preferred).
- Ability to communicate technical findings to individuals with baseball backgrounds.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season.
- Must complete a successful background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated statistical research in the sports analytics field.
- Experience creating effective data visualizations is a plus.
- Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js), or Python (Flask).
- Ability to and desire to learn other programming languages as needed.
- Familiarity with big data techniques Exposure to cloud-based technology.
Amateur Scouting Associate
Location: Atlanta, GA
Status: Part time
If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!
Description:
The Atlanta Braves are seeking a team-oriented and self-motivated individual to assist the front office and amateur scouting department in preparation for the Rule IV draft. This position will be remote and involve administrative tasks, research projects, and video/scouting assignments on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Complete administrative tasks in a timely fashion with a high level of attention to detail.
- Conduct research projects.
- Attend local amateur games as needed in the draft spring.
- Post-draft, travel to and attend summer showcase events to assist staff with scouting coverage, video collection, and charting duties.
Required Qualifications:
- Self-motivated and creative individual that is also detail oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
- Must complete a successful background check.
- Ability to relocate temporarily to Atlanta, GA.
- Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SQL, R & Python and relational databases.
- Exposure to an amateur scouting operation is a plus, but not required.
- Background in photography/video is a plus, but not required.
- Prior amateur or professional playing experience is a plus, but not required.
