Senior Software Engineer

This is a role as a senior engineer in our core systems biometrics team focused on development and maintenance of React applications. The ideal candidate will work alongside UX teams to provide the user interface to manage our biometric devices. You will be part of the PACS (Physical Access Control Systems) business area, with product lines including smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services and controllers for physical access control. This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff, UK. Our current hybrid working model allows 2 remote days per week.

Who we are?

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

As our React Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Being responsible for the developing a user interface (both on a device screen and a web page the device hosts)
• Working closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure high code quality and standards.
• Having strong written and verbal communications in English (as work will be multinational)

       What we will love about your background:

• Strong proficiency in React JS and experience with React hooks for managing component state and side effects.
• Proficient in CSS, SCSS, and Tailwind CSS for crafting modern, responsive web designs.
• Experience with UI libraries (e.g., Radix UI, shadcn/ui) for building consistent and scalable UI components.
• Hands-on experience with Tanstack Query (formerly React Query) for data fetching, caching, and synchronisation in React applications.
• Proficient in implementing React Router for managing dynamic client-side navigation.
• Experience with writing React unit tests
• Experience using integration/end to end test suite tools like Playwright or Cypress for flow testing
• Understanding of test principals 
• Solid understanding of REST API integration and experience working with third-party APIs.
• Experience in integrating and handling webhooks for real-time data updates and event-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding of web performance best practices and optimisation techniques.
• Experience of embedded development would be useful but not required.
• Experience of C would be useful but not required.
• Experience working with Git version control, and collaborative tools.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira).

       Your Qualifications and Experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science) or demonstrative equivalent experience
• Familiarity with TypeScript and modern JavaScript features (ES6+).
• 5+ years of experience in professional front-end development, with a focus on React JS.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK

Why apply?

Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.

Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change.

Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly

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

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 63,000 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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