Senior Software Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer!Location: Cardiff, UKJob ID: 31359Who are we? HID Global 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 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9EoHID’s Physical Access Control Solutions Department:HID PAC’s Business Unit focuses on the growth of new clients and existing clients where we leverage the latest card and reader technologies to solve the security challenges of our clients. Other areas of focus will include authentication, card sub systems, card encoding, Biometrics, location services and all other aspects of a physical access control infrastructure.As our Senior Software Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:Working hands on as senior developer to write code and deliver your vision as part of development teamProviding technical guidance to the teamExperience with continuous integration and continuous deployment software methodologies and how they apply to systems engineeringAn understanding of code review and familiarity with tools like GitHub and GitLabExploring alternative technologies for use within the solutionOperating within an economic framework when analysing the impact of design decisionsDefining, and supporting the implementation of enablers, sometimes in the form of PoC’s to evolve solution intentParticipate in backlog refinement and prioritisation including non-functional requirements such as securityWhat we will love about your background:5+ years software development experience using one or more of the following languages and frameworks: Rust, Java, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Node.js.Familiarity of REST APIs and WebSocket communicationFamiliarity of communication protocols such as MQTT and gRPCExpert in working with embedded devices running Linux & RTOSExpert in securing an embedded device containing PII (e.g. secure boot)Familiarity of the basic concepts of biometrics (Face & Finger)Familiarity with relational database designYour Experience and Education include:Legally eligible to work in the UKPossess a bachelor’s degree in a engineering, computer science or equivalent discipline5+ years’ experience in professional software / firmware developmentWho you are as a Team Member: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbalWillingness to ‘roll up sleeves’ and dive deep into tactical work when necessaryGood interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionallyStrong team player and ability to work well with othersWhy apply?Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertiseInnovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious changeIntegrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordinglyHID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.