Software Developer, Football Information Systems

Detroit Lions

$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Passion for the game of football
  • Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for software development
  • 4-5 years of software development experience
  • Proficient in JavaScript, React, and consuming REST APIs
  • Experience with code reviews and pull request workflows
  • Familiarity with tools like Electron, TypeScript, C#, .NET Core, SQL, AWS Cloud Infrastructure, and Git is a plus
  • Flexibility in scheduling, including availability on nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain software applications for coaches, scouts, and front office staff
  • Collaborate with other developers to support existing applications
  • Document software applications and pipelines
  • Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external contacts
  • Gather and analyze information to develop effective solutions
  • Meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a professional football organization
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation
  • Potential to contribute to impactful software tools
  • Flexible working schedule to accommodate departmental needs
  • Support for using AI tools in application development
Full Job Description
The Software Developer position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:
  • Work with other members of the Football Systems department to create and maintain software applications for coaches, scouts, and other staff members within the front office.
  • Collaborate with other developers to support and document existing applications and pipelines.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position.
  • Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing.
  • Must be motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Maintain professionalism when communicating with internal and external contacts.
  • Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Must have the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop solutions quickly and effectively.
  • Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands.
  • Will keep appropriate information confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Passion for the game of football
  • Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for developing software skills
  • Experience with code reviews and/or pull request workflows
  • 4-5 years of experience in software development
  • Essentials: JavaScript, React, Consuming Rest APIs
  • Nice-to-have: Electron, TypeScript, C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL, AWS Cloud Infrastructure / Snowflake, Git
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekend, and holidays
  • May require work out of both the Meijer Performance Center and Ford Field Management Office
  • You may use AI as a tool in creating your application, but this role is powered by human talent- your judgment, experience, and character are integral. Please let your personal talent shine.

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
  • If you have a deliverable associated with a prior software project that you can share, please include this document or a link with your application. This could be a personal/school project, a well-documented GitHub repository, a blog post, slides from a presentation, or even a detailed Twitter thread.
  • If you do not have any relevant projects, we do not expect you to complete one for the purpose of this application.

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