Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Design and build internal software used across hockey operations, including management, coaching, scouting, player development, and sports science. This role will often work from high-level objectives rather than detailed specifications and independently drive projects into actionable products. The ideal candidate combines strong full-stack engineering skills with excellent data analysis and visualization instincts. Strong product sense and usability are critical.
This is a highly autonomous role with end-to-end ownership across our analytics platform. Rather than simply working through tickets from a fixed backlog, this individual will work directly with key stakeholders to identify impactful projects, define requirements, build features, QA solutions, and iterate quickly.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build internal web applications and decision-support tools
• Develop data visualizations
• Translate complex analytical concepts into intuitive interfaces
• Build fast, reliable, and user-friendly workflows for hockey staff
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Python (backend development)
• Strong vanilla JavaScript
• Tailwind CSS
• Pandas
• SQL
• Data visualization skills in Python and JavaScript
• Matplotlib
• D3.js
• Highcharts
• API integration and development
• Git
STRONGLY PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Django
• AWS familiarity
• Docker
• AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex
• Experience working as a software engineer in a larger company or production-scale environment
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
• CI/CD experience
• Automated testing
• Penetration testing
• React
** A background in hockey: whether through playing, coaching, or a strong understanding of the sport would be highly valued.
