Full-Stack Developer, Research & Development

Houston Astros - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Houston Astros are seeking a Full-Stack Application Developer to join their Software Development team within the Research and Development department. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and maintaining internal applications that support decision-making across Baseball Operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, working closely with various stakeholders to deliver impactful tools that enhance the team's competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using modern web technologies.
• Contribute to the improvement and modernization of key legacy applications.
• Collaborate with the technical product manager, research analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React.
• Develop robust back-end services and APIs using primarily SQL, C#, and Python.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications through rigorous testing and debugging.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance application functionality.
• Maintain code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to address any urgent issues with our software systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Web Application Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with back-end development using languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C#.
• Familiarity with database technologies, especially SQL.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.