Lead Software Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for Lead Software Engineer

Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid)

Job ID: 35085

Profile Summary:
The Front-End Engineer (React) is responsible for building responsive, accessible, and scalable web applications. You will craft user-friendly interfaces using React, apply atomic design principles, and ensure Web Accessibility (WCAG) standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll integrate APIs, optimize performance, and leverage tools like Node.js, NPM, and Webpack for efficient development. This role suits a proactive developer passionate about creating seamless and visually engaging user experiences.

About HID Global

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people secure and convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be accurately identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and over 2 billion things are connected through HID. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses, and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 4500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global® is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. HID Global has is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers and users around the world. In India, we have two Engineering Centre (Bangalore and Chennai).

Global Engineering Team is based in Chennai and one of the Business Unit Engineering team is based in Bangalore. Check us out: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/mycompany/

Identification Technologies (IDT)

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.
HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

Are You Ready to Join the Team?

Our company is committed to finding the best and the brightest talent to help us reach the top. If you are a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced Cloud engineer and technology enthusiast, and you enjoy working in a rapid pace within a rapidly growing business environment, then you will want to consider this position. If you excel at communication, collaboration, and unrelenting innovation, we want to talk to you. And if you bring dedication, positive energy and integrity to the table, you just might be the right fit for our team.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop responsive and dynamic web applications using React and modern front-end technologies.

• Build mobile- and tablet-friendly browser-based applications ensuring Responsive Web Design principles.

• Apply atomic/modular design concepts to create scalable and reusable UI components.

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure accessibility and adherence to Web Accessibility (WCAG) standards.

• Optimize web applications for performance, speed, and scalability.

• Manage front-end dependencies using Node.js and NPM and configure build processes with tools like Webpack.

• Maintain a consistent design language through component libraries and design systems.

• Consume and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints into front-end applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including back-end engineers and product managers, to define technical requirements.

• Conduct unit testing using tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Enzyme to ensure code quality.

• Debug and resolve performance and cross-browser compatibility issues.

• Stay updated on emerging front-end technologies and best practices.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in React: Strong experience with React, React Hooks, and state management libraries like Redux or Zustand.

• JavaScript/TypeScript Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ES6+ JavaScript features and experience with TypeScript.

• Build Tools: Hands-on experience with Node.js, NPM, and build tools like Webpack etc.

• Responsive Design: Proven experience building applications with Responsive Web Design for mobile and tablet devices.

• Atomic Design: Practical knowledge of atomic/modular design principles and their application in building scalable UIs.

• Web Accessibility: Familiarity with Web Accessibility (WCAG) concepts and experience implementing accessible features in web applications.

• CSS and Styling: Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS) and frameworks like TailwindCSS, Material-UI, or styled-components.

• Version Control: Proficiency with Git, including branching strategies and code reviews.

• Testing: Experience with front-end testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Enzyme.

• Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with deploying and maintaining front-end applications on platforms like AWS or Azure.

• Agile Work Environment: Comfort working in high-velocity, agile team settings

Preferred Qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in front-end development with React and modern frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to design and build scalable, modular, and accessible web applications.

• Experience working with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

• Understanding of DevOps practices and experience with CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployment.

• Passion for innovation, new technologies, and creating intuitive user experiences

        Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.

• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.

• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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