Mobile Application Developer

Baltimore Orioles; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Orioles is seeking a Mobile Application Developer for Baseball Systems to design, build, and operate a centralized mobile app. You will work with Baseball Operations and software engineers to define and implement features that integrate multiple data sources and video content.

The role emphasizes full lifecycle development, iterative delivery, user requirements documentation, and ongoing support to meet evolving baseball operations goals.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with Swift/iOS SDK and Android SDK.
• Strong background in object-oriented programming, mobile security, and best practices.
• Experience integrating mobile apps with SQL Server or similar databases and SQL skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a mobile application within Baseball Operations.
• Gather and document user requirements and business use cases.
• Write clean, readable code following industry standards.
• Coordinate with video/data providers to integrate systems.
• Perform iterative development and provide system acceptance testing.
• Provide ongoing support and training for app users.

Skills

Swift

iOS SDK

Android SDK

OOP

Mobile security

SQL Server

Mobile UI/UX

REST APIs

Python

JavaScript

Django

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS API Gateway

Python

JavaScript

Django

Job description

Mobile Application Developer, Baseball Systems

Reports To: Senior Director, Baseball Systems

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for the development and operation of a mobile application within the Baseball Operations department. This position will work closely with the Baseball Operations and software engineering staff to define, develop, and implement the app. The application will integrate multiple sources of information and video, both internal and external to the organization, into a single, centralized location. The incumbent is responsible for the full life-cycle of application.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works with Baseball Operations staff to develop project plans for developing and implementing a mobile application. With limited supervision, follows plan, and monitors and reports progress.
• Gathers, verifies, and documents user requirements for app. Understands and analyzes the business process and required outcomes of the system and creates documents defining the business use cases.
• Develops and modifies app. Makes use of industry best practices and recommended coding standards to write clear, readable, and efficient code.
• Identifies and recommends potential features to be incorporated into the app.
• Coordinates with video and data providers to integrate systems and information into the app.
• Employs an iterative software development approach to ensure quick roll-out along with incremental improvements to developed app over time.
• Develops and oversees system acceptance testing for all newly developed components of the app. Designs and sets up test scenarios. Reviews test results and validates that software capabilities meet business needs.
• Provides ongoing support of app, including training users. Troubleshoots and corrects defects found in the system. Upgrades system as necessary to take advantage of new technology and meet dynamic business goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience using Swift, the iOS SDK, and the Android SDK.
• Experience in object oriented programming, mobile security, and general mobile development best practices.
• Experience developing mobile applications that interface with SQL Server or similar database architecture and SQL skills.
• Experience with mobile UI/UX design concepts and best practices.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources, formats, and media into a mobile application.
• Demonstrated ability to work with users to understand business processes, document system requirements, and develop applications that meet business objectives.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Experience developing and implementing REST services.
• Experience configuring AWS API Gateway
• Experience using Python and Javascript programming languages.
• Experience working with Django framework.

DISCLAIMER

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.