Senior Software Engineer Backend

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer!

Location: Cardiff, UK

Job ID: 47940

As a key contributor of the Customer Facing Tools team you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our enterprise scale device management solution.

An ideal candidate should have an open mindset, be flexible, focused on quality and open to switching to different projects; we work in a multinational environment so communicative English in speaking and writing is a must.

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.

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.

As our Staff Software Engineer, you'll support HID's success by:

• You will be part of our Customer Facing Tools team under the PACS (Physical Access Control Systems) business area. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services and controllers for physical access control.
• You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an enterprise scale software solution for the management of physical access devices such as RFID and biometric readers. This will involve integrating with complex software packages and cloud services.
• You are aware of and continue to self learn industry best practices and trends.
• You should be self reliant and resourceful, able to solve problems independently.
• Being that your work will be multinational, communicative English in speaking and writing is required.
• This hybrid opportunity is based in Cardiff and our current hybrid working model allows two remote days per week.

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in professional Software Development.
• You should be able to work with minimal supervision.
• You have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (engineering, computer science) or demonstrative equivalent experience.
• Unit testing and integration testing.
• Experience in developing networked applications would be desirable.
• Experience in writing integrations to devices over any of the following would also be desirable: MQTT, Serial, Bluetooth, NFC, UDP, TCP/IP.
• Experience in building REST APIs and WebSocket communication would also be desirable.
• Experience in the use of gRPC would be desirable.
• Experience in the use of Hibernate ORM would be desirable.
• Experience in Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDL) would be desirable.

Although not essential, experience in the following would be advantageous

• Writing software applications in Python would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and security certification would be a plus.
• Previous experience with RFID technologies / smart cards (e.g. NXP Mifare Desfire) would be desirable.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave to support work life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• A global organization that pioneers hardware, software and services enabling people to 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 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 employment.
• Integrity: You are results oriented, 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 .

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.

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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 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.