Senior QA Engineer DevTest in Cardiff

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior QA Engineer DevTest in Cardiff, UK.

As a DevTest Senior Engineer, you will help drive the implementation and maintenance of robust automated tests within the CI/CD pipeline in HID PACS. This role bridges the functions of the DevOps and QA Validation teams.

The qualified candidate will drive the automation of smoke and sanity testing, deliver a scalable CI/CD‑ready test environment, and improve release predictability and quality by identifying defects earlier in the development cycle.

Essential Duties:

• Exhibit initiative and perform at a high level with limited supervision within a supportive, multi-skilled team-based development environment.
• Prioritise work and produce consistent progress towards defined goals.
• Take ownership of testing new product features, analyse use cases, and create relevant tests to exercise product functionality.
• Develop expertise in new areas of technology identified to support future product development.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts both verbally and in writing, and mentor interns and new engineers.
• Participate and contribute to the technical design process.
• Adopt a consultative approach to problem-solving where requirements may need clarifying and require interaction with multiple stakeholders.
• Understand the need for clear, concise, and maintainable technical documentation.

Primary Duties:

• Implement a wide range of testing techniques to support a scalable and automated CI/CD environment.
• Monitor, triage, and resolve CI/CD pipeline test failures.
• Build and document updated CI/CD infrastructure for new features.
• Compile a Test Plan from a product specification.
• Define Test Cases to test specific features/performance requirements.
• Design and implement Test solutions within well-defined parameters.
• Work with stakeholders to identify objectives and viable solutions.
• Analyse customer issues and assist in Defect Triage.
• Present test reports to stakeholders.
• Appreciate how the product under test integrates with the overall system solution.
• Design and execute non-functional test cases.
• Use a range of technologies for testing.
• Investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes and contribute to solutions.
• Understand the TDD methodology and validate the final test plan with stakeholders.
• Good understanding of System/Solution testing, interoperability, and longer-term stress/reliability testing.
• Consider E-2-E and UX of the System/Solution when test planning.

Essential Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
• Minimum of +4 years of related industry experience.
• Prior experience of device testing, embedded FW, software testing, or other related testing experience.
• Familiarity with software installation and configuration in Windows and Linux environments.
• Ability to install and configure basic computer system hardware components.
• Experience with SQL DB queries to validate software recording proper data.
• Experience in scripting.
• Experience with tracking software development using Jira or similar programs.
• Experience of Agile and Lean Methodologies.
• Ability to write coded test solutions.
• Familiar with SBCs (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) and control of sensors/relays/stepper motors.
• Familiar with Jenkins, NUnit, and scripting.
• Able to 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.
• Experience of Systems and Systems Integration testing, including End-2-End testing.
• Able to use standard development software: editors, compilers.
• Able to use standard equipment: Oscilloscope, multimeters, logic analyser, power supply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NUnit test framework.
• Test orchestration tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Codeship, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Scripting languages e.g. Python, Bash, Groovy, etc.
• Mercurial and/or Bitbucket/Git version control.
• Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.
• I2C and SPI protocols.
• Windows/Mobile GUI/Application development.
• Demonstrable knowledge of API structures XML, JSON, or similar.
• 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.
• 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 maximise your potential.
• Be part of a global organisation pioneering hardware, software, and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

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.