Junior/Mid-Level Python Developer – Sports Tech & Biomechanics

Aquent; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in sports tech is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Python Developer for a long-term freelance position. You will build data pipelines for 3D motion capture and collaborate with sports scientists to enhance athlete performance analysis. The role offers a hybrid work setup with high potential for extension beyond 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Python and C++ for data processing.
• Familiar with Git for version control.
• Passionate about sports and applied science.

Aufgaben

• Develop Python pipelines to process 3D biomechanical data.
• Integrate algorithms with third-party lab software.
• Visualize athlete movement data using Plotly or Matplotlib.

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

Git

Data Visualization

3D Motion Capture

Sports Science

Tools

Plotly

Matplotlib

Databricks

CAD Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Junior/Mid-Level Python Developer – Sports Tech & Biomechanics

A new long-term freelance opportunity has just opened with one of the world’s top sports brands, within their innovation division. Starting July 2025, contract runs through end of 2025, with high potential for extension.

You’ll be working with the Tech Team alongside sports scientists and biomechanics experts. Your focus will be building Python-based data pipelines to process and visualize complex 3D motion capture data from cutting-edge lab equipment (instrumented treadmills, body scanners, VO2 masks, VIKEN motion tracking, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Python pipelines to process time-series & 3D biomechanical data

Work with coordinate systems, resampling, and geometry transformations

Integrate algorithms with third-party lab software (e.g., VIKEN)

Visualize athlete movement data (2D/3D) using Plotly, Matplotlib, or 3D frameworks

Automate athlete performance reporting

Potential deployment via Dash apps or Databricks notebooks

Collaborate directly with scientists and technical stakeholders

Required Skills:

Basic C++knowledge

Git / Bitbucket version control

Passion forsports and applied scienceis a must

Nice to Have:

CAD tool experience (Rhino, Grasshopper)

AWS or general cloud computing familiarity

Exposure to biomechanics, sport science, or academic research environments

Other Requirements

Details:

Start:July 2025

Work Setup: Hybrid: Expect approx. 2 days onsite every other week (Bavaria, Germany)

Contract: Untilend of 2025, likely extension if successful

Day rate:Open, based on experience

Interviews: Starting immediately thereafter (1–2 rounds max)