Role: Software Application Engineer
Salary:
Up to £40,000 GBP
Experience Required:
2-3 years
Travel:
Expected 25% travel per year (across the UK, USA and others)
Location:
Letchworth - Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)
The Opportunity
Join a world-class provider of event accreditation management and technology solutions, working with premier clients like the World Tennis Association (WTA), Premier League, and major festivals globally. They are expanding our capabilities in live events management and accreditation and are looking for a skilled Software Application Engineer. This is a unique chance to deliver critical security solutions in the exciting live events sector.
While we require 2-3 years of experience, this is a role with significant room to grow, offering plenty of opportunities for paid-for training and mentorship from industry professionals.
The Role Will Involve
As a Software Application Engineer, you will work alongside a team of software application engineers and project managers. This is primarily a development role with a crucial customer-facing element:
* Delivering security solutions to live events.
* Interfacing with customers directly on technical requirements and feedback.
* Participating in development activities.
* Learning about radio frequency (RF) hardware, particularly ultra-high-frequency (UHF) RFID systems, through on-the-job training. (Any prior interest in this area will be appreciated).
* Travel is required, and a valid passport is a necessity for the role.
What You'll Bring
You must have 2-3+ years of experience and familiarity with the following core skills:
* Familiarity with object-oriented design patterns.
* JavaScript.
* HTML / CSS.
* REST APIs.
* AWS basic level.
* SQL.
* Git version control systems 27 (Bitbucket is a bonus).
* CI/CD workflows.
Ideally, you will also have experience in:
* TypeScript.
* React and / or React Native.
* User story mapping.
* Technical diagramming.
Interview Process
The interview process consists of 3 stages:
1. Initial Screening (30 minutes - 1 hour).
2. Technical Interview (1 hour) - This will be conducted live, with opportunities for feedback on implementation and approach. The use of AI will be permitted, but the requirements and focus will shift due to the use of code-generated tooling.
3. Final interview / culture fit (30 minutes).
If you are a seasoned developer passionate about live events technology and ready for a role that combines hands-on coding with direct customer interaction, apply today.
Desired Skills and Experience
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Typescript, React,, Node, AWS