Frontend Developer Position
The Tampa Bay Rays, a professional baseball team, are seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to join their Baseball Operations team. The team is looking for a skilled developer to contribute to the development of analytics, scouting, and player development software. The successful candidate will be responsible for building new features, maintaining existing features, identifying and correcting bugs, and documenting code and support procedures.
- Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in frontend development
- Demonstrated eye for UI/UX and good design
- Prioritizes well-tested code to ensure reliability and maintainability
- Preferred qualifications include experience with Three.js and/or D3, backend experience with Ruby on Rails, and general baseball knowledge
| Responsibilities | Description |
|---|---|
| Build new features or maintain existing features in our proprietary software application | Identify and correct bugs quickly |
| Document code and support procedures thoroughly | Meet with Baseball Operations staff to gather requirements and help with feature planning |
| Train non-technical users on new features or applications | Work in an innovative and collaborative front office environment |
The Rays’ Baseball Operations team is a close-knit group of professionals who are passionate about baseball and committed to delivering exceptional performance. As a Frontend Developer, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of developers, coordinators, and other Baseball Operations staff to build the tools that support our players, coaches, and analysts.
“The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong foundation in frontend development, with a focus on JavaScript. You should also have a demonstrated eye for UI/UX and good design skills. Additionally, prioritizing well-tested code to ensure reliability and maintainability is crucial.
- Strong experience with Three.js and/or D3
- Backend experience with Ruby on Rails
- General baseball knowledge
The Tampa Bay Rays offer a top-tier development environment, with a company-provided laptop, access to Github Enterprise, and frictionless CI/CD. You will also have opportunities to choose and work with new technology, as well as exceptional employee benefits and perks. Benefits and perks include:
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage
* 401(k) program
* Volunteer opportunities
* Access to lunch options within the office
* Resources for mental and emotional wellness
The Rays are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
As a Frontend Developer, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for baseball and commitment to excellence.
Join the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Operations team and contribute to the development of analytics, scouting, and player development software.
