Staff Engineer Biometrics DevTest

HID; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and rewards package

Work-life balance benefits

Extensive career development opportunities

Job summary

HID is hiring a Staff Engineer for Dev Test specializing in Biometrics to oversee the creation and maintenance of a CI/CD pipeline in Cardiff, UK. This position requires technical design ownership and the ability to manage complex testing tasks with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree, 7+ years of industry experience, and skills spanning device testing and CI/CD practices.

Join us for a dynamic career where you can lead and innovate in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related industry experience.
• Familiarity with software installation in Windows and Linux.
• Experience with tracking software development using Jira.

Responsibilities

• Own technical design for moderately complex projects.
• Design and implement a wide range of testing techniques.
• Manage CI/CD pipeline test failures and communicate results.

Skills

Device testing

Embedded firmware testing

Software testing

Agile methodologies

Scripting

SQL DB queries

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Jenkins

NUnit

Artifactory

Maven

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Engineer Dev Test (Biometrics)

Location

Cardiff, UK

Job ID

46755

Overview

As a Staff Engineer Biometrics Devtest in Cardiff, you will drive the team formation, implementation and maintenance of a robust CI/CD pipeline within HID PACS. This wide‑ranging role bridges the functions of the DevOps and QA Validation teams. You will establish and maintain a scalable testing framework, deliver CI/CD‑enabled automated test environments, and drive the automation of smoke and sanity testing to improve development efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Staff Engineer is seen as a grounded and reliable engineer who is a master of their specific domain.
• Capable of owning technical design for projects of moderate complexity and understanding the trade‑offs in creating good work/output/product in their field.
• They are aware and self‑learn industry best practices & trends and have acquired at least one major skill outside of their area of expertise.
• Responsible for complex tasks and complete them despite roadblocks, involving other experts as needed to problem solve.
• Require little oversight beyond high‑level direction and can take a complex scenario, breaking it down into sub‑tasks, and completing sub‑tasks with relative ease.
• Shows initiative beyond completing tasks list; they can identify and suggest areas of future work for themselves and their teams.
• Self‑seeks evidence to support their ideas and builds cases for these ideas.
• Has end‑to‑end responsibility for projects of increasing complexity that encompasses more than their own development.
• Is known and seen as a technical leader by peers and works effectively with non‑technical members.
• Usually works with limited supervision, conferring with the wider team and supervision as required.
• Has latitude for un‑reviewed action or decision making.
• Able to design and implement a wide range of testing techniques to support a scalable and automated CI/CD environment.
• Monitors, triages and resolves CI/CD pipeline test failures.
• Designs, builds and documents new CI/CD infrastructure for new features.
• Identifies and liaises with external test facilities to cover test gaps.
• Communicates test results to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Projects manages and uses technical leadership to achieve a team result.
• Contributes to project and product planning discussions.
• Understands how the product under test operates as part of a wider system.
• Plans and scopes interoperability test requirements.
• Makes decisions regarding the test environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
• Minimum of +7 years of related industry experience.
• Prior experience with designing and carrying out device testing, embedded firmware, software testing, or other related testing experience.
• Familiarity with software installation and configuration in Windows and Linux environments.
• Ability to install and configure 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 proper data and ensure participant data ingested properly prior to testing.
• Experience in scripting.
• Experience with tracking software development using Jira or other similar programs.
• Experience with Agile and Lean Methodologies.
• Ability to write complex coded test solutions.
• Familiar with SBCs (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) and control of sensors/relays/stepper motors.
• Familiar with Jenkins, NUnit and scripting.
• Experience with Artifactory and Nexus repositories along with Maven and Nuget artifacts management.
• Able to specify, design and 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.
• Should have experience of Systems and Systems Integration testing, including End‑2‑End testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of testing Java applications using JUnit, TestNg, Mockito, and dbUnit.
• NUnit test framework.
• Scripting languages e.g. Python, Java SDK.
• Mercurial and/or Bitbucket version control.
• Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.
• I2C and SPI protocols.
• Windows/Mobile GUI/Application development.
• Experience with Secure Elements, RFID, NFC, HCE or Bluetooth technologies is a plus.

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.

EEO Statement

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. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. 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.

Additional Information

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