Senior QA Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is looking for a CI Test Manager to oversee an automated testing suite and ensure the quality of a device management solution. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include designing test cases, managing CI/CD pipelines, and reporting to stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and a welcoming culture that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package

Work-life balance benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to implement a wide range of testing techniques.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python.
• Familiarity with software installation in Windows and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Manage an automated CI test suite.
• Design and automate comprehensive test cases.
• Monitor and resolve CI/CD pipeline test failures.
• Present test reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Automated testing techniques

CI/CD pipeline management

Test case design

Problem investigation

Agile methodologies

Script writing

Customer issue analysis

Interoperability testing

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

4+ years of related industry experience

Tools

Jira

Jenkins

NUnit

Python

SQL DB queries

Job description

Working within the Customer Facing Tools team, you will be responsible for managing an automated CI test suite that performs end to end testing of our enterprise scale device management solution that involves multiple complex software packages and integrations with cloud services enabling RFID Reader configuration. The qualified candidate will design and automate comprehensive test cases within a scalable CI/CD environment to ensure thorough validation of software features. Provides timely reporting to boost developer and customer confidence while improving release quality through early bug detection. If this sounds like you keep on reading!

• Able to 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 new CI/CD infrastructure for new features.
• Able to compile a Test Plan from a product specification.
• Able to define Test Cases which will test specific features / performance requirements.
• Able to design and implement Test solutions within well-defined parameters.
• Works with stakeholders to identify objectives and viable solutions.
• Ability to analyse customer issues and assist in Defect Triage.
• Able to present test reports to stakeholders.
• Has an appreciation of how the product under test integrates with the overall solution.
• Defines Test Entry Requirements.
• Able to come up with different use case scenarios for a feature.
• Able to design and execute non-functional test cases.
• Able to use a range of technologies for testing.
• Able to identify simple patterns and trends.
• Investigates problems and opportunities in existing processes and contributes to solutions.
• Understands the TDD methodology and works with stakeholders to validate the final test plan.
• Good understanding of System/Solution testing, interoperability and longer-term stress/reliability testing.
• Considers E-2-E and UX of the System/Solution when test planning.
• Experience in scripting.
• Experience with tracking software development using Jira or other similar programs.
• Experience of Agile and Lean Methodologies.
• Ability to write coded test solutions.
• Familiar with Jenkins, NUnit and scripting.
• Knowledge of various test/development methodologies such as DDT, BDD, TDD, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing and Performance/Reliability Testing.
• Should have experience of Systems and Systems Integration testing, including End-2-End testing.
• Able to use standard development software: editors, compilers.

Experience & Education

• Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
• Minimum of +4 years of related industry experience.
• Prior experience of device testing, software testing, embedded FW 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 and establish connections to local area networks and back-end processing systems.
• Experience with SQL DB queries to validate software recording correct data and ensure participant data ingested properly prior to testing.
• Able to use standard equipment: Oscilloscope, multimeters, logic-Analyser, power supply.
• Familiar with SBCs (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) and control of sensors/relays/stepper motors.
• Able to produce physical test systems - outsourcing where necessary.
• NUnit test framework.
• Scripting languages e.g. Python.
• Bitbucket version control (Git)
• 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.

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

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.
• 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.

Commitment & Culture

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.

Company Overview

We are a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS): HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting‑edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high‑quality 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.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces — physical and virtual — safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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