Vancouver Whitecaps FC is seeking a talented Software Developer to join our Data Science team on a maternity leave contract. This mid- to senior-level role will be responsible for developing and maintaining the web applications, dashboards, and cloud infrastructure that support our coaching staff and football practitioners.
Working closely with the Data Science team, you will turn complex football performance data into practical, user-friendly tools that support decision-making in player development, opposition analysis, and tactics.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Data Visualization
- Develop, deploy, and maintain Python-based web applications using frameworks such as Dash and Streamlit.
- Build interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau and Python visualization tools.
- Write and optimize SQL queries to prepare data for applications and analysis.
- Create clear, engaging visualizations that make complex football data easy to understand and use.
Front-End Development & User Experience
- Design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for applications and dashboards.
- Improve the design, functionality, and navigation of existing tools.
- Apply UI/UX principles to create consistent and responsive applications.
- Identify new technologies and approaches that improve the user experience.
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
- Manage Azure infrastructure, including Azure Web Apps, Functions, and Container Jobs.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Support application deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance.
Quality & Collaboration
- Follow software development best practices, including testing, code reviews, version control, and documentation.
- Work with data scientists, coaches, and practitioners to turn requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Communicate technical information and analytical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain SharePoint sites and support Power Apps development for internal tools.
- Contribute to research, innovation, and technology projects as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or equivalent professional experience.
- 4+ years of professional front-end or full-stack software development experience.
- Experience developing and maintaining production-level web applications.
Technical Skills
- Strong Python development skills, with experience using Dash and/or Streamlit.
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries and query optimization.
- Experience with Tableau and Python visualization libraries such as Plotly and Matplotlib.
- Hands-on Azure experience, including cloud application deployment and management.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Git/GitHub workflows.
- Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, code reviews, documentation, and clean code.
Professional Skills
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and adaptability.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in sports technology, sports analytics, or high-performance sport.
- Familiarity with football analytics, including xG, possession metrics, and player performance indicators.
- Experience with SharePoint, Power Apps, Azure DevOps, or advanced CI/CD architecture.
- Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses.
- Open-source contributions or published technical work.
At Vancouver Whitecaps FC, you'll have the opportunity to combine technology, data, and football in a high-performance sporting environment. Your work will directly support our coaches, analysts, and practitioners in making informed decisions that contribute to player development and team performance.
You'll be part of a collaborative Data Science team where innovation and technology help shape the future of football. If you're passionate about building impactful applications and excited to contribute to professional sport, we'd love to hear from you.
