Frontend Engineer
Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Office locations: Basingstoke, London, or Bristol
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £39,560 – £44,910 per annum (depending on experience and level)
About the Team
Hi, I’m Jon Frost, Principal Frontend Engineer at Hawk‑Eye Innovations and the lead for our Frontend Engineering discipline.
We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer to join our Engineering Team / Department, where we build data‑rich, interactive UI platforms used across the world of sport – from tools for analysts and coaches to live visualisations and broadcast overlays.
Our work powers real‑time match data, video analysis for officials, and engaging insights for fans worldwide. This is a great opportunity for an early‑career engineer to learn, grow, and contribute to systems that combine sleek design, performance, and interactivity.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Building and maintaining user interfaces using React and TypeScript
* Helping turn complex sports data into clear, usable experiences
* Working alongside backend, design, and data colleagues to deliver features
* Writing clean, maintainable code with guidance from senior engineers
* Testing and debugging across browsers and devices
* Developing your skills in performance, architecture, and release workflows
* Receiving mentorship and feedback to grow your frontend expertise
Key Responsibilities
* Writing functional, maintainable code in line with team standards
* Testing and debugging across browsers and devices
* Using Jira for task tracking and Git for version control
* Taking part in code reviews and learning from peers
* Continuously developing your technical skills and contributing ideas
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Some experience with React and TypeScript (university, internships, or personal projects welcome)
* Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern UI development libraries such as TailwindCSS, React Router and React Query
* Understanding of APIs and JSON data handling
* Interest in automated testing (Cypress, Jest or similar)
* Clear communication and willingness to learn from feedback
* Enthusiasm for writing clean, easy‑to‑understand code
Bonus Points For
* Exposure to Node.js or cloud services (AWS)
* Familiarity with video integrations, 3D object rendering or real‑time applications
* An interest in sports, data visualisation, or real‑time systems
Benefits & Perks
United Kingdom
* 25 days’ annual leave + 8 public holidays
* Enhanced pension (5% matching)
* Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in‑office)
* Complimentary Unmind app for mental health support
* Onsite gym at Basingstoke HQ
* Sony Group discounts
Hungary
* Annual leave per local labour law
* Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in‑office)
* Sony Group perks – discounted tickets & events
* Cafeteria options (SZÉP Card, nursery/kindergarten support, MOL Bubi Pass)
* Private medical, life & accident insurance + dental discounts
* Seniority awards & Employee Assistance Program
* “All You Can Move” pass option
About Us
Hawk‑Eye Innovations, a Sony company, is a world leader in sports technology. We deliver sophisticated officiating, broadcast, and player tracking solutions across more than 25 international sports. Each year, our technology supports over 30,000 events in 500+ stadiums across 90 countries.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Sports Businesses’ aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Sports Businesses is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
We employ, retain, promote and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on their skills, qualifications and professional experience. Our commitment is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop and succeed.
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