Senior DevTest Engineer Biometrics

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave package

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

HID Global in Cardiff is seeking a Senior DevTest Engineer biometrics to lead automated testing for firmware and software, shaping CI/CD‑driven testing strategy and ensuring high release quality. You will design test plans, validate end‑to‑end scenarios, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality across devices and platforms.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in device/software testing, biometric device expertise, and strong scripting (Python, Bash, Groovy) alongside cloud and CI/CD tooling

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent, or suitable experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience with device testing, embedded firmware, software testing, or other related testing experience.
• Experience with Cloud & IAC: AWS and/or Azure; Terraform; Docker; version‑controlled, repeatable environments and CI/CD integration.
• Test‑as‑code: test cases and automation authored as code; pipeline execution, reporting, and release gating using NUnit (or similar) test framework.
• Specific experience with biometric devices.
• Test orchestration tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Codeship, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Scripting languages: Python, Bash, Groovy, etc.
• API integrations: REST and NATs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a fully automated firmware and software testing strategy, establishing a scalable CI/CD‑enabled test environment.
• 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 that cover specific features and performance requirements.
• Design and implement Test solutions within well‑defined parameters.
• Work with stakeholders to identify objectives and viable solutions.
• Analyze customer issues and assist in defect triage.
• Present test reports to stakeholders.
• Identify patterns and trends, investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes.
• Understand the TDD methodology and validate the final test plan.
• Design and execute non‑functional test cases and use a range of technologies for testing.
• Consider end‑to‑end and end‑user experience when test planning.

Skills

Device testing

Embedded firmware

Software testing

Biometric devices

Scripting languages

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Docker

CI/CD

NUnit

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior DevTest Engineer Biometrics !! Location: Cardiff UK Job ID: 49481

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a fully automated firmware and software testing strategy, establishing a scalable CI/CD‑enabled test environment that improves release quality, predictability, and early defect detection.
• 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 that cover specific features and performance requirements.
• Design and implement Test solutions within well‑defined parameters.
• Work with stakeholders to identify objectives and viable solutions.
• Analyze customer issues and assist in defect triage.
• Present test reports to stakeholders.
• Identify simple patterns and trends, investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, and contribute to solutions.
• Understand the TDD methodology and work with stakeholders to validate the final test plan.
• Design and execute non‑functional test cases and use a range of technologies for testing.
• Consider end‑to‑end and end‑user experience of the system/solution when test planning.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent, or suitable experience.
• Minimum of +4 years of related industry experience.
• Experience with device testing, embedded firmware, software testing, or other related testing experience.
• Experience with Cloud & IAC: AWS and/or Azure; Terraform; Docker; version‑controlled, repeatable environments and CI/CD integration.
• Test‑as‑code: test cases and automation authored as code; pipeline execution, reporting, and release gating using NUnit (or similar) test framework.
• Specific experience with biometric devices.
• Test orchestration tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Codeship, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Scripting languages: Python, Bash, Groovy, etc.
• API integrations: REST and NATs.
• 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.

Preferred / Desired Experience

• Ability to compile a Test Plan from a product specification and define Test Cases.
• Experience with defining Test Entry Requirements and designing use case scenarios for a feature.
• Knowledge of system/solution testing, interoperability, and long‑term stress/reliability testing.
• Experience with end‑to‑end and UX considerations in test planning.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

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. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail].

Immigration Sponsorship

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country. 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.

Hiring Process Notice

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