Staff QA Engineer

ASSA ABLOY; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions in the UK seeks an experienced QA/Test Engineer to design validation tools and frameworks. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years in software engineering, particularly for embedded products, and be adept in programming languages like C++ and C#. This position supports hybrid work with up to 2 remote days per week, aiming for collaboration in a passionate team that innovates in access technology.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience of Systems and Systems Integration testing.
• Knowledge of BDD, TDD, Acceptance Testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain test methodologies and tools.
• Construct and execute test plans and document results.
• Analyze and collect metrics on defects.

Skills

Test methodologies

C# programming

Problem solving

Software engineering

Test/Development methodologies

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

C++

Java

Python

Job description

Summary

On a steep growth curve and already with a significant investment in Krakow, we are looking to hire a QA / Test Engineer to support the verification and validation of the variety of products in our portfolio. This position is a blend of a Test / CI developer and a test engineer role. The candidate will be tasked with designing and implementing new tools, frameworks and procedures for the verification and validation for ASSA ABLOY and Third Millennium solutions. In parallel the candidate will execute the tests and produce the evidence of testing campaigns. The candidate will be expected to make strong contributions to feature design; engage with peers in test prototyping, fixture design; and developing test tools, frameworks, and methodologies to deliver best‑in‑class product solutions. The candidate may work with several different technologies and platforms ranging from embedded firmware to mobile applications and Cloud services. This position is for a team player and will be part of a larger Engineering team which verifies and validates products from concept through production, working with internal and external customers. An ideal candidate should have open mind set, be flexible, focused on quality and open to switching to different projects. Our culture is characterized by short decision paths, clear targets, and team spirit. We work in a multinational environment so fluent English in speaking and writing is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain test methodologies, test frameworks, and test tools to validate existing and future product functionality (C#)
• Construct and execute test plans and document the results of testing campaigns
• Analyze and collect metrics on defects / defect patterns, to drive improvements in test coverage and product design to increase product quality and usability
• Works closely with the Software / Firmware Development teams and Product Owners / Managers to ensure use cases and acceptance criteria are well defined and understood
• Contribute to standards and processes to continuously challenge and improve team practices
• Participate in general laboratory and test / development duties as required

Required Education and Knowledge / Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of related industry experience.
• A strong foundation in test / software engineering for embedded products
• Knowledge of various test / development methodologies such as BDD, TDD, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing and Performance / Reliability Testing
• Experience of Systems and Systems Integration testing, including End-2-End testing
• Experience in object-oriented programming (e.g. C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python)
• Demonstrated experience and aptitude for problem solving and debugging
• Ability to complete design and test related tasks with minimal supervision

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid opportunity based in Cardiff, our current hybrid working model allows 2 remote days per week
• Available for occasional international travel.

What we offer

• Unique blend of startup agility and strong financial backing (multi-million USD).
• Opportunity to shape architecture and infrastructure from scratch.
• High‑performing, passionate team.
• Attractive products that engineers enjoy working on, maximum impact.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free parking lot.

#LI-HIDGlobal

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made 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.