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Senior DevTest Engineer Biometrics

HIDTongwynlais, Wales, United Kingdom· Full-time
Added 16 Jul · still live

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Sponsorship likelihood

This employer has issued visas recently

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Salary

Not disclosed by employer

213685% match

SOC code · predicted

IT quality and testing professionals

£41,700

Going rate

Skilled Worker going rate

This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

SOC 2136 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and HID is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.

This could also be SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified, DevOps focus in CI/CD pipeline role) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Engineering professionals n.e.c. for test engineer). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.

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Occupation code
New entrant
70% of going rate
STEM PhD
80% of going rate
Relevant PhD
90% of going rate
Standard rate
100% of going rate
2136 IT quality and testing professionals
Most likely code
£33,400
£33,400
£37,500
£41,700
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified
Also possible
£36,600
£41,800
£47,100
£52,300
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified
Also possible
£33,400
£36,900
£41,500
£46,100

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About the role

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior DevTest Engineer Biometrics !!

Location: Cardiff UK

Job ID: 49481

As Senior Engineer Biometrics DevTest in Cardiff, you will help drive the implementation and maintenance of robust Test automation within the CI/CD pipeline in HID PACS. This is a wide-ranging role, bridging the functions of the DevOps and QA Validation teams.

The qualified candidate will 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.

Who are we?

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

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.

As our Senior DevTest Engineer Biometrics you’ll support HID’s success by: 

  • Senior Engineers should expect high capability growth in this level focused on becoming great engineers, learning how to set high quality bars for their work without sacrificing productivity.
  • Capable of taking well-defined tasks and completing them in a way that is considered by the team to be high-quality with supervision from more senior team members.
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  • Progresses through this level focused on taking tasks of increasing complexity, scope and importance and completing them with very high quality with a lesser need for oversight.
  • Substantial opportunity to focus on some technology as their expertise and become capable of mentoring interns and new engineers in these areas.
  • Increased participation in technical design processes, often with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Demonstrate steady progress on tasks that are assigned to them and know when to ask for help when they are blocked. Own independent small-to-medium features all the way through from technical design to launch.
  • Capable of prioritizing the work in front of them and able to make forward progress, avoiding the temptation to focus on unimportant details.
  • Usually works with limited supervision, conferring with the wider team and Supervision as required.
  • Has limited latitude for un-reviewed action or decision making.
  • 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.
  • Builds and documents updated 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.
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  • 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.

  • Your Experience and Background include:

    • Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
    • Minimum of +4 years of related industry experience.
    • Prior experience of device testing, embedded firmware, software testing, or other related testing experience
    • 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;
    • NUnit test framework.
    • Specific experience with Biometric devices.
    • Test orchestration tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Codeship, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.
    • Scripting languages e.g. 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.

    What we can offer you:

    • Competitive salary and rewards package.
    • Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
    • A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
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  • 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.

  • 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 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. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
    • 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.

    HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

    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 [email protected].

    Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

    • 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.

    Our Talent Acquisition team may use an AI-powered screening tool to support their initial review of your application. The tool analyzes resume content such as qualifications, skills, and experience to help recruiters assess applications against role requirements. It does not score, rank, filter, or make any decisions about your application. All hiring decisions are made by people following their own review of your full application.

    Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

    If you believe the tool has not accurately represented your application, you can request direct human review by contacting [email protected] with the subject line "Application Review Request" and the role you applied for.

    HID is certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK, reflecting employee feedback on trust, collaboration, and workplace culture.

    We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!

    On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

    When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. 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.

    Ready to apply? This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa.

    This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with HID, so check their own site for the current details.

    Where this offer sits in the market

    IT quality and testing professionals (SOC 2136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~21k in sample
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    SOC 2136
    • Middle half £36,972–54,860
    • Median £45,656
    • Going rate £41,700
    • Threshold £41,700
    • New entrant £33,400–37,100

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    Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?

    Not necessarily. HID holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.

    What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?

    The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2136 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.