BEING PART OF THE TEAM

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports an entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events. Our success is driven by our people, work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment. As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community. In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

OUR STORY

• THE CHICAGO CUBS FRANCHISE is a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League. Since 1876, the team has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history again when the team won its first World Series in 108 years, ending the longest championship drought in North American sports. Known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, hand-operated scoreboard and famous Marquee sign, iconic Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1914, making it the second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to potentially fill a Baseball Systems Data Engineer position. We are a department focused on creating innovative software tools and data solutions that directly impact all facets of baseball operations and are used by scouts, coaches, players, player development staff, and the baseball operations front office. This role will focus on the import and maintenance of the Chicago Cubs baseball information system data warehouse, including building automated ETL processes which feed it; maintaining back-end databases; automating data quality checks; and troubleshooting data source issues.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading and processing new data sources
• Create automated processes to identify data integrity problems
• Diagnose and resolve data source issues

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects
• Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL
• Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Experience building and supporting ETL processes
• Experience with Airflow or related scheduling tools
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience working with cloud-based computing
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts
• Knowledge of statistical concepts

TOTAL REWARDS:

• On-site parking
• Transit benefits
• Paid time off: Winter Break, Personal, Sick, & Vacation Time
• Casual work attire environment
• Complimentary Meal & beverage plan
• Cubs home game ticket allotment
• Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales
• 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match  
• Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance and more
• Health & Wellness engagement & programming
• Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts
• Access to online associate recognition & rewards platform
• Tuition Reimbursement