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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Assa Abloy - **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Arduino, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Bluetooth, C Sharp (Programming Language), System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Desktop Computing, Graphical User Interface, Hardware Design, Interoperability, Junit, Local Area Networks, Linux System Administration, Apache Maven, Cisco Nexus Switches, Near Field Communication, NoSQL, NuGet, Object-Oriented Software Development, Radio-Frequency Identification, Windows PowerShell, Raspberry Pi, Software Reliability Testing, E2e Testing, Mockito, Selenium, Software Configuration Management, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Host Card Emulation, Backend, Computer Equipment, Testcomplete, Playwright, Data Analytics, Bitbucket, Cucumber (Software), Jenkins, Artifactory, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/qa-automation-engineer/assa-abloy-uk-job108186892 ## About the Role * An engineering degree, equivalent knowledge, or suitable practical experience. * At least seven years of relevant industry experience. * Experience designing and conducting software, device, systems-integration and end-to-end testing. * Substantial experience developing complex, maintainable automated test solutions using scripting or programming languages. * Experience installing, configuring and testing software in Windows and Linux environments. * Ability to install and configure computer hardware and connect systems to local area networks and back-end processing systems. * Experience using SQL and/or NoSQL queries to validate that software records and ingests data correctly. * Substantial knowledge of test methodologies and techniques, including exploration, data-driven, behaviour-driven, test-driven, acceptance, unit, performance and reliability testing. * Experience tracking software development in Jira or a comparable tool. * Experience working with Agile and Lean methodologies. * Experience testing Java or React.js applications. * Hands-on experience using Jenkins to build, maintain and support CI/CD pipelines. * Hands-on experience using Playwright to develop and maintain automated tests. * Hands-on experience using NuGet and Nexus for artefact and repository management. * Experience using additional test automation frameworks or tools such as TestComplete, Selenium, Cucumber. * Experience working with single-board computers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi, including the control of sensors, relays and stepper motors. * Experience developing or scripting with Java, C#, C, Bash, PowerShell or another object-oriented programming language. * Experience working with secure elements, RFID, NFC, host card emulation or Bluetooth technologies. * Experience developing graphical user interfaces or applications for Windows or mobile platforms. * Experience using Java testing frameworks and libraries such as JUnit, TestNG, Mockito or dbUnit. * Experience using Maven, Artifactory or Bitbucket within software delivery workflows. * Experience specifying, designing and delivering physical test systems, including coordinating outsourced technical work where appropriate. ## Description As a Staff QA Automation Engineer in Cardiff, you will provide deep technical expertise within the Test Automation Team and work closely with the Test Automation Manager to shape the team's test strategy, technical roadmap and automation capability. You will engage with product and engineering teams to understand upcoming features, identify quality and integration risks, and translate these into practical test plans, technical solutions and future capability requirements. This is a hands-on role with ownership of complex test initiatives across software, devices and integrated systems. You will create and continuously improve scalable automation frameworks, continuous-testing environments and comprehensive end-to-end test solutions. A key focus will be extending existing software-based tests to include representative interactions with real readers, credentials, controllers and supporting infrastructure, using physical automation, hardware integration or simulation where appropriate. You will provide technical guidance, share expertise and support the development of engineering capability while promoting quality and testability throughout the development lifecycle. You will also identify the specialist skills, equipment, environments and external support required for future testing, providing evidence-based recommendations to support technical and resource planning., * Create, own and continuously improve scalable automation test frameworks, including their accuracy, reliability, maintainability and coverage. * Design, implement and manage automated test suites and supporting infrastructure within a scalable continuous-testing and CI/CD environment. * Monitor, triage and resolve pipeline test failures, and document changes needed to support new features. Test strategy and systems thinking * Understand how the product under test operates as part of a wider system. * Plan, scope and manage solution-level testing, including systems integration, interoperability, user-experience considerations and end-to-end testing within continuous-integration environments. * Plan and execute exploratory testing for new features and defect fixes using an appropriate combination of manual and automated techniques. * Make informed decisions about test environments and the design of physical test systems, recommending specialist technical support where appropriate. * Raise defects with the business and help prioritise them according to severity. Technical ownership and delivery * Own technical designs for complex projects and balance the trade-offs between robust engineering and timely product delivery. * Provide technical direction, coordinate technical activities and contribute to project and product planning to support team outcomes. * Communicate test results and technical decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders through appropriate reports, including during customer escalations. Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement * Provide technical guidance to others through pairing, design reviews, test-plan reviews and product reviews. * Research relevant practices and share knowledge through technical demonstrations, guidance and team learning sessions. * Identify and propose future technical improvements and areas of work for consideration by the wider team, supported by evidence and a clear rationale. * Promote quality-engineering best practices across teams and stakeholders, ensuring that quality and testability are considered throughout the development lifecycle. * Promote appropriate practices such as shift-left testing, test-driven development and continuous testing, and support their effective adoption., * 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. 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 consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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. HID may use AI-assisted technology to support our Talent Acquisition team in reviewing applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team before any selection decision is made.