Senior QA Engineer DevTest in Cardiff

As a DevTest Senior Engineer in Cardiff, you will help drive the implementation and maintenance of a robust automated tests within the CI/CD pipeline in HID PACS. This is a wide-ranging role, bridging 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of 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 interaction with multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, concise, and maintainable technical documentation.
• 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 and 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.
• Understand how the product under test integrates with the overall system solution.
• Develop different use case scenarios for a feature and design and execute non-functional test cases.
• Use a range of technologies for testing and investigate opportunities to improve existing processes.
• Understand TDD and validate the final test plan with stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of System/Solution testing, interoperability and longer-term stress/reliability testing.

Essential Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of +4 years of related industry experience.
• Experience in device testing, embedded firmware, software testing, or related testing areas.
• 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 data ingestion and proper recording.
• Experience in scripting.
• Experience with tracking software development using Jira or similar tools.
• Experience with 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 and consider outsourcing where necessary.
• Knowledge of various test/development methodologies (DDT, BDD, TDD, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Performance/Reliability Testing).
• Experience with Systems and Systems Integration testing, including End-to-End testing.
• Able to use standard development software and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• NUnit test framework.
• Test orchestration tools (AWS CodePipeline, Codeship, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Groovy.
• Version control: Mercurial and/or Bitbucket/Git.
• Bluetooth Low Energy protocol; I2C and SPI protocols.
• Windows/Mobile GUI/Application development.
• API knowledge (XML, JSON, or similar).
• Experience with Secure Elements, RFID, NFC, HCE or Bluetooth technologies is a plus.

Work Requirements

• Compliance with HID Global policies related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork may be required; possession of a valid passport or ability to obtain one.
• 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, promoting work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming and inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximise potential.
• Be part of a global organization that is pioneering hardware, software and services for secure access solutions.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: Work as part of a global team in a flexible environment, with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Innovation: We embrace challenges and are open to flexible work arrangements, job sharing, or part-time options.
• Integrity: Results-oriented, reliable, and values-based culture with respect and inclusion.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters or fee-based recruitment services. HID is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com. We may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening resumes, but all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. We are a Great Place to Work in the UK.