Full Stack Software Developer

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Red Wings are seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to develop and maintain software projects within Hockey Operations. You will report to the Director of Statistical Analysis in Hockey Operations.

Responsibilities include building internal products, applying modern lifecycle practices, and integrating hockey analytics into proprietary tools, with opportunities to design new software while collaborating with leadership.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience developing web applications in a production environment.
• Experience with at least one popular single-page application framework.
• Experience with large-scale relational databases and SQL.
• Ability to work through requirements, design, testing, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Perform development and maintenance on internal software products.
• Utilize modern software techniques and best practices across the software lifecycle.
• Support integration of hockey analysis into proprietary tools and applications.
• Assist with design and development of new software products.
• Other projects or responsibilities as directed by Hockey Operations leadership.

Skills

Web development frameworks

HTML/CSS/JS

React/Node/Vue

APIs & JSON

Hockey data familiarity

Product lifecycle knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

REST APIs

JSON

Job description

Job Summary:

The Detroit Red Wings are currently seeking a Full Stack Software Developer. This role will be responsible for development and maintenance of software projects within Hockey Operations. This position will report to the Director of Statistical Analysis within Hockey Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform development and maintenance on internal software products.

• Utilize modern software techniques and best practices in all parts of the software lifecycle.

• Support the integration of hockey analysis into our proprietary tools and applications.

• Assist with the design and development of new software products.

• Other projects or responsibilities as directed by Hockey Operations leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience developing web applications in a production environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of modern web development including at least one popular single-page web application framework.

• Experience working with large-scale relational databases using SQL.

• Ability to work in all phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements-gathering, design, testing, and implementation.

• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques as necessary.

• Familiarity with the sport of hockey, hockey-specific data, and modern statistical techniques.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency with HTML/CSS/JS and React JS + Node JS/Vue JS.

• Experience in the sports industry or with sports data. Experience working on cloud-based software systems.

• Experience with integrating applications with APIs and JSON data.

• Understanding of User Experience principles and practices.

• Experience developing data driven web applications.

• Experience with JavaScript visualization tools such as D3 or Plotly.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or nonessential requirements. Detroit Red Wings, Inc. has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt, or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the employee.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wingsis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.