Associate Manager Biometrics DevTest in Cardiff

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an Associate Manager Dev Test Biometrics! Location: Cardiff, UK

As an Associate Manager DevTest (Biometrics) in Cardiff, you will help drive the team formation, implementation and maintenance of a robust CI/CD pipeline within HID PACS by supporting the CI/CD Manager. This is a wide‑ranging role, bridging the functions of the DevOps and QA Validation teams. The qualified candidate will drive the development of a sustainable DevTest framework, deliver a scalable CI/CD‑ready test environment, and eliminate manual smoke/EVT testing through full automation.

Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Physical 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 – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Primary Duties:

• Able to design and implement a wide range of testing techniques to support a scalable and automated CI/CD environment.
• Monitor and triage CI/CD pipeline test failures.
• Design, build and documentation of new CI/CD infrastructure for new features.
• Able to identify and liaise with external teams to identify test gaps.
• Able to communicate test results to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Able to project manage and use technical leadership to achieve a team result.
• Contributes to project and product planning discussions.
• Understands how the product under test operates as part of a wider system.
• Able to liaise with the Program team prior to feature development to flesh out requirements for new tests.
• Plans and scopes for new functionality test requirements.
• Able to make decisions regarding the Test Environment.
• Coaches / mentors others at a technical level.
• Able to raise defects with the business and help prioritize them based on severity.
• Able to research, plan and train others within the team.
• Actively contribute to customer escalations.
• Champions TDD methodology and leads stakeholders in its implementation.

Essential Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
• Minimum of +5 years of related industry experience.
• Prior experience with designing and carrying out device testing, embedded firmware testing, software testing, or other related testing and test automation experience.
• Familiarity with software installation and configuration in Windows and Linux environments.
• Ability to install and configure computer hardware components and establish connections to local area networks and back‑end processing systems.
• Experience with SQL DB queries to validate software recording proper data and ensure participant data ingested properly prior to testing.
• Experience in scripting (Bash, Groovy, P‑Shell, Python, etc.).
• Ability to write complex coded test solutions in languages such as C#, Java, etc.
• Familiar with software testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Test Café, etc.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Jenkins, GitActions, GitLab CI/CD, Teststand, TestComplete, Travis CI, CircleCI, Spacelift, AWS CodePipeline, or Azure/Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Experience with tracking software development using Jira or other similar programs.
• Experience of Agile and Lean Methodologies.
• Experience of Artifactory and Nexus repositories along with Maven and Nuget artifact management.
• Able to specify, design and produce physical test systems – outsourcing where necessary.
• Knowledge of various test development methodologies such as DDT, BDD, TDD, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing and Performance/Reliability Testing.
• Should have experience of Systems Integration testing, including End‑2‑End testing.
• Does not require previous leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of testing Java applications using JUnit, TestNg, Mockito, and dbUnit.
• NUnit test framework.
• Familiar with Jenkins, NUnit, .Net and scripting.
• Mercurial and/or Bitbucket version control.
• Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol.
• UART, I2C and SPI protocols.
• Experience with Secure Elements, RFID, NFC, HCE or Bluetooth technologies is a plus.

Work Requirements:

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

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: You’ll 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 talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t 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. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part‑time job seekers.
• 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 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 accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI‑powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 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, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.