Senior Software Engineer React

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer!!

Location:Cardiff UK

Job ID: 49285

This is a role as a senior engineer in our software 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 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 are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds 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 4500 worldwide us out here: Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers credentials and controllers to mobile and biometric technologies HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people property and assets with scalable high-quality solutions.

This is more than just a job its your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

As our Senior Software Engineer youll support HIDs successby:

• Being responsible for the developing a user interface while maintaining a great user experience for tools that manage complex technologies.
• 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)

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors 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.
  
  • 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
    • Unit/integration/e2e
    • Separation of concerns/isolation
  • 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 working with Git version control and collaborative tools.
  • Familiarity with agile development practices and tools (e.g. Jira)

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply

• Empowerment:Youll 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 unique talents skills and experiences. You dont 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. Youll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
• 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.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

Our Talent Acquisition team may use an AI-powered screening tool to support their initial review of your application. The tool analyzes resume content such as qualifications skills and experience to help recruiters assess applications against role requirements. It does not score rank filter or make any decisions about your application. All hiring decisions are made by people following their own review of your full application.

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 youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 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 its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1