Senior Software Engineer Backend in Cardiff

As a key contributor of the Customer Facing Tools team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our enterprise scale device management solution. An ideal candidate should have an open mindset, be flexible, focused on quality, and open to switching to different projects. We work in a multinational environment, so communicative English in speaking and writing is a must.

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control 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.

As our Staff Software Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Being part of our Customer Facing Tools team under the PACS business area, which includes smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services, and controllers for physical access control.
• Being responsible for the development and maintenance of an enterprise scale software solution for the management of physical access devices such as RFID and Biometric readers, involving integration with complex software packages and cloud services.
• Continuing to self-learn industry best practices & trends.
• Being self-reliant and resourceful, able to solve problems independently.

This hybrid opportunity is based in Cardiff. Our current hybrid working model allows 2 remote days per week.

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in professional Software Development.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (engineering, computer science) or demonstrative equivalent experience.
• Experience in unit testing and integration testing.
• Experience in developing networked applications would be desirable.
• Experience in writing integrations to devices over MQTT, Serial, Bluetooth, NFC, UDP, TCP/IP would also be desirable.
• Experience in building REST APIs and WebSocket communication would also be desirable.
• Experience in the use of gRPC and Hibernate ORM would be desirable.
• Experience in Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDL) would be desirable.

Although not essential, experience in the following would be advantageous:

• Writing software applications in Python.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and security certification.
• Previous experience with RFID technologies / smart cards e.g. NXP Mifare Desfire.

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.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward.

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.

HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

HID is certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK, reflecting employee feedback on trust, collaboration, and workplace culture.