Developer, Hockey Research & Development

Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose – to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

 The Hockey Research & Development Department provides information and support to all areas of hockey operations in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization including management, coaching, scouting, player development, and sports science. To support these efforts, we are hiring a Developer to help us build and support our data platform.

The Developer’s primary responsibility will be to extend, maintain, and support the use of TML’s data platform. Additionally, the Developer will analyze data to discover insights, communicate those insights to others in the organization, and contribute to various data-related projects across the organization.

Position Type: Contract Until June 2026

• Designing, developing, and maintaining data infrastructure and tools as part of TML’s data platform, including:
  • Pipelines for collecting, processing, and storing data including game events, player tracking data, scouting reports, video, and more.
  • Tools to enable others in the organization to explore statistics and information
  • Automated tests.
• Contributing to hockey research, including:
  • Designing algorithms to derive useful information from large datasets
  • Analyzing hockey data and communicating insights to colleagues
  • Collaborating with analysts on hockey research projects
• Supporting non-developer staff to maximize their benefit from the platform
• Other hockey operations duties as assigned

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• Python programming proficiency.
• Experience building web applications using a full-stack framework (e.g., Django, Rails, Laravel, ASP.NET)
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets (i.e., data extraction and processing, algorithm design, data infrastructure design and management).
• Degree in a technical field (e.g., computer science, science, engineering) or equivalent experience in a technical role.
• Experience collaborating on software projects within a team.
• Experience using distributed version control.
• Understanding of modern hockey statistics and analysis.
• Programming experience using sports datasets.
• Experience designing and optimizing relational databases.
• Experience using machine learning techniques to build predictive models.
• Experience using JavaScript libraries to build interactive web applications and data visualization (e.g., React, D3).
• Experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure.
• Will need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel to Toronto with some regularity is required.

Additional Information

Apply by: February 20th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have diftficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 

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