Staff 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 open mind set be flexible focused on quality and open to switching to different projects we work in multinational environment so communicative English in speaking and writing is a must.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds 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 4500 worldwide us out here: 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 its your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Essential Duties:

• 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 & 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. Our current hybrid working model allows 2 remote days per week.

Essential Qualifications

• 7 years experience in professional Software Development.
• You should be able to work with minimal supervision.
• You should be self-reliant and resourceful able to solve problems independently.
• Possess a bachelors degree in a quantitative field (engineering computer science) or demonstrative equivalent experience.
• Relational database design.
• 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:

• Experience of 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.

Work Requirements

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality Security Safety Business Continuity and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork including international travel may be required. Therefore employee must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

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.
• 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:Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the 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.

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

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support not replace human judgment in the evaluation process.

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 youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 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 its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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