Biometrics Engineer QA

Hid Pacs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology provider is looking for a Systems Engineer specializing in Biometrics to join their Cardiff team. The successful candidate will conduct testing for physical access control products, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality improvements. They will also manage testing environments across various platforms and collaborate with teams to enhance user validation. Candidates should have relevant experience or a degree, along with knowledge of networking and agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package

Work-life balance benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Focus on continuous quality improvement and user validation.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and work in an Agile environment.
• Knowledge of IT/IP networking and associated technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of physical access control products.
• Perform black-box and automation testing.
• Set up and maintain the testing environment.

Skills

Quality improvement focus

User validation skills

Agile mindset

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

1 year of related experience

Tools

MS Office

Networking knowledge

Access control management systems

Job description

About the Role

Position: Systems Engineer – Biometrics (Job ID: 42828, Location: Cardiff, UK)

HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high‑quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of physical access control products, address and resolve customer‑reported issues, report bugs, and create and execute test plans and test cases.
• Perform black‑box and automation testing.
• Set up and maintain the testing environment in the lab, including Windows, Android, and iOS platforms.
• Validate and troubleshoot issues, provide information to the development team, and assist in resolving them.
• Conduct regression testing before release.
• Communicate effectively regarding issues, objectives, initiatives, and processes to plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Love About Your Background

• Focused on continuous quality improvement.
• Validates solutions from the perspective of the customer / user.
• Able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Agile mindset.

Experience and Education

• Possesses or working toward a degree or equivalent qualification or 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• IT/IP networking and associated technologies.
• Lean and Agile methodologies, including SAFe.
• Access control management via head‑end or IAM systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiar with operating systems such as Windows, Android, iOS.
• Working knowledge of networking, switches, routers, etc.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance.
• Vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be part of a global organization that pioneers 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.