Location: Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office
Office locations: Basingstoke, London, or Bristol
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £58,810 – £80,190 per annum (depending on experience and level)
About the TeamHi, I’m Jon Frost, Principal Frontend Engineer at Hawk-Eye Innovations and the lead for our Frontend Engineering discipline.
We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Engineering Team, 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 role is suited to an engineer who is comfortable owning production features, shaping frontend architecture, and supporting other engineers as we continue to scale our platforms.
What You’ll Be DoingBuilding, maintaining, and evolving production-grade user interfaces using React and TypeScript
Turning complex sports data into intuitive and performant user experiences
Working closely with backend, design, and data engineers to deliver end-to-end features
Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code that supports long-term platform development
Debugging and resolving issues across browsers, devices, and environments
Contributing to frontend architecture decisions, performance improvements, and release workflows
Supporting and mentoring engineers within the frontend discipline through collaboration and code reviews
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality frontend features from design through to production
Take ownership of components, systems, or areas of the frontend platform
Maintain and enhance existing software in line with agreed engineering standards
Participate actively in code reviews and technical discussions
Collaborate using Jira for task tracking and Git for version control
Contribute ideas to improve frontend tooling, performance, and developer experience
Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseWe’re looking for someone with:
Strong hands-on experience with React and TypeScript
Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern UI libraries such as Tailwind CSS, React Router, and React Query
Experience working with APIs and JSON-based data
Practical experience with automated testing (Cypress, Jest, or similar)
Good understanding of frontend performance considerations
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders
Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers within a team environment
Nice to Have (but not essential)Experience with Node.js
Exposure to AWS or cloud technologies
Experience with video integrations, real-time applications, or data visualisation
Exposure to 3D rendering or WebGL
An interest in sports, data visualisation, or real-time systems
Reward, Benefits & WellnessUK Benefits25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching
Hybrid working model
Complimentary Unmind wellbeing app
Onsite gym (Basingstoke)
Access to sporting events and tickets
Sony Group company discounts
Annual leave in line with local labour law
Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)
Access to sporting events and tickets
Sony Group company discounts
Cafeteria benefits include:
SZÉP Card
Nursery & Kindergarten contributions
Annual MOL Bubi Pass
Private medical insurance
Life & accident insurance
MindentMent Dental Clinic discounts
Seniority awards
Employee Assistance Program
As part of Sony Sports Businesses, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ, retain, promote, and treat all employees and applicants fairly, based on skills, qualifications, and professional experience.
Our goal is to provide a respectful and inclusive environment where people can contribute, develop, and succeed.
Top Skills
What We Do
Recognised as a global leader in the live sports arena, pioneering change across Broadcast Production, Officiating and Performance through cutting-edge technology.
Hawk-Eye delivers best-in-class technology to rights holders, officials, broadcasters, and more across the full video and data value-chain, constantly supporting the growth of sport through technology- from the field to the fan.
