Senior Software Automation Engineer

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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Software Automation Engineer!!

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Job ID: 40644

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

Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS):

HID Global IAM products protect more than 85 million user identities.

HID Global Identity and Access Management Solutions products protect more than 85 million user identities. At HID Global, we understand that no person, device, or workplace can go unprotected. This philosophy of Zero Trust drives us to create new advances in risk-based multi-factor authentication, leads us to secure user identities in converged access environments, and drives the need to expand implementations with our industry-leading digital certificates and PKIaaS solution to manage them at scale.

As our Senior Software Automation Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Contributing to the architecture, design, and development of new product features, components, workflows, proof-of-concept prototypes, and interfaces. Work on repaying technical debt and making sure our products are the best they can be
• Taking part in Scaled Agile software development process performing tasks including coding and testing modules, maintaining, and tuning applications and related components
• Participating in troubleshooting/task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for development and maintenance activities
• Ensuring that all tasks are performed in accordance with specific internal procedures and standards, as well as industry best practices
• Ensuring and demonstrating code quality through comprehensive and effective unit testing coverage
• Taking responsibility for maintaining and continuously developing testing frameworks and actual automation testing of backend platform. This includes everything from unit testing down to full scale automated integration testing. It is given, that tests are always part of wider platform (TestTrack Pro)

Your Experience and Background include:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred). Candidates with an equivalent education plus relevant work experience may also be considered
• 5+ years of development experience in high level language
• 5+ years of development experience in backend systems
• Experience in working with Docker and deployment and delivery of complex solutions within cloud services
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React is a big plus
• Respect for Computer Science fundamentals, design patterns, and development best practices
• Understanding of Agile Methodology and Principles is a must
• Must be comfortable communicating with development teams, Product Owners in English
• High level of personal accountability, as evidenced by their commitment, resilience, ownership, and mindset toward continuous learning
• Continuous improvement—must be constantly growing one’s craft, learning new tools and techniques, and sharing these within and among teams
• Understand that their role in the organization is broader than the details included in this job description
• Excellent interpersonal skills – the ability to work with diverse personality types
• Managed language will be used for development. Candidate to be considered must be fluent in one of those, but whether it is Java or C# or something else is to be decided
• Experience with automation testing and passion for automation
• Basics of software engineering such as git, unit testing, sql fundamentals and rest api are taken for granted
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
• Working knowledge of Czech or Slovak is an advantage

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offerings, 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: 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 job seekers
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 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 us.