Senior Software Engineer

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

• Being responsible for 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.
• Contributing to code reviews and ensuring high code quality and standards.
• Having strong written and verbal communications in English (as work will be multinational)

• 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).

• 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