Software Engineer (React)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (React/Node.js): Developing innovative discovery features for the hirify.global's VOD platform with an accent on migrating legacy frameworks to a new pan-hirify.global architecture. Focus on building high-impact digital experiences, implementing resilient CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system stability through TDD.

Location: Hybrid (London) - Must be able to work from the office 1 day per week

Salary: £43,500–£54,500

Company

The hirify.global is the UK's leading public service broadcaster, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining a global audience.

What you will do

• Design software to meet complex product and business needs, creating specifications at the feature and component level.
• Execute the migration from legacy frameworks to a new pan-hirify.global architecture.
• Enforce best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation using React and modern tools.
• Participate in agile methodologies, including pair programming, code reviews, and continuous delivery.
• Contribute to the UK's fastest-growing VOD platform, impacting millions of users.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, CSS, React, and Node.js.
• Experience with testing frameworks and utilities such as Mocha and Sinon.
• Experience maintaining robust production software within rapid release cycles.
• Knowledge of building infrastructure on cloud platforms and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Must identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent to be eligible for the hirify.global Extend programme.
• Must be based in the UK and able to commute to London once a week.

Nice to have

• Experience developing on AWS.
• Proficiency with GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
• Previous experience as an On-Call engineer.
• Experience in a professional software development environment across multiple projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounts on health, dental, and gym memberships.
• Inclusive environment with dedicated support from the hirify.global Access and Disability Service.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and a values-based organizational culture.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: A 1-hour coding assessment to evaluate technical proficiency.
• Final Stage: A 1-hour comprehensive interview consisting of a 15-minute technical presentation and a 45-minute competency-based discussion.