Senior Software Engineer, Research & Development

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Assistant Director of Development Research & Development

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Location: Houston TX

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Development team within the Research and Development department. This role is ideal for a seasoned developer who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment and is interested in building scalable maintainable systems that directly impact baseball decision-making.

Youll work across the full stackfrom ingesting and transforming data to building intuitive front-end applications and compelling data visualizations. Youll help shape frontend architecture decisions modernize legacy systems and champion engineering excellence across the department.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design build and maintain full-stack applications that support Baseball Operations with an emphasis on responsive and intuitive frontend experiences.
  • Architect and implement scalable frontend systems establishing patterns component libraries and standards that support long-term maintainability.
  • Design and develop interactive data visualizations and dashboards that translate complex baseball data into clear actionable insights for decision-makers.
  • Build scalable automated systems with longevity and maintainability in mind.
• Modernize legacy codebases and frontend interfaces while ensuring continuity of critical systems.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software development including code reviews testing continuous integration and documentation.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor in frontend and data visualization best practices while remaining hands-on as an individual contributor.
• Collaborate closely with analysts data scientists and baseball operations staff to understand data needs and deliver effective visualization solutions.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to address any urgent issues with our software systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework (e.g. React Vue Svelte).
• Experience building data visualizations using libraries such as Layer Cake or Plotly.
• Solid understanding of frontend architecture patterns including component design and state management.
• Experience with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries.
• Proven experience maintaining refactoring and modernizing legacy codebases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with sports data is a plus.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an office and stadium environment. The noise level is generally moderate but can increase significantly during events ranging from low to very loud depending on crowd size and stadium activity. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones and printers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit (for long periods of time); use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift or move equipment up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule including; extended hours evenings weekends and holidays.

Travel

Some travel may be expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Required Experience:

Senior IC