Senior Systems Test & Validation Engineer (12 month FTC)

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Systems Test & Validation Engineer !! 12-month Fixed Term Contract Location : Durban, South Africa

Job ID: 48932

As a Senior Systems QA Engineer within HID’s Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) business area, you will play a key role in validating the integration and performance of end-to-end physical access systems. These systems span authentication credentials and services (including mobile), authentication devices, access control hardware, and system management platforms.

Do you enjoy working at the intersection of hardware, software, App, and real-world user experience? Are you passionate about uncovering how complex systems behave in the hands of actual users—not just in theory, but through hands-on validation and data-driven insight?

If so, we want to hear from you!

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: and

Physical 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 – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security.

As our Senior Systems QA Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Integrating all aspects of HID’s PACS portfolio and reporting on overall system performance, stability, and user experience.

• Maintaining and evolving the Systems/Solution lab to support 24/7 operation, including integration of new products and upgrades into the solution test bench.

• Operating within a lab-first Systems QA team, supporting hands-on UX validation, shared test environments, and automation setups.

• Researching, planning, and executing system-level test plans and test runs to validate performance and key non-functional requirements.

• Designing and implementing test solutions with an understanding of how individual components integrate into the full system.