Software QA Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Software QA Engineer!!Location: Brno, Czech RepublicJob ID: 45555

HID Global is seeking a Software Test Engineer for the IDT RTLS team in Brno who is responsible for maintaining and improving HID’s web applications to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality experience for our customers. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to ensuring product quality in a distributed, cloud-based platform. As a QA engineer, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, customer-facing teams, and other stakeholders to validate features, uncover defects, and safeguard the reliability of mission‑critical services. The position provides the opportunity to develop expertise in modern testing practices, API validation, and cloud‑scale quality assurance while contributing directly to the stability and user experience of the platform.

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

Identification Technologies (IDT):

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

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

• Validating new features and enhancements by designing and executing high‑quality, traceable test scenarios

• Document findings, defects, and test outcomes clearly and consistently using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)

• Applying established QA and agile best practices, including test planning, regression testing, peer collaboration, and iterative refinement

• Participating in recurring team ceremonies such as standups, planning sessions, and requirement or test‑case reviews

• Developing and maintaining the domain knowledge necessary to test platform components effectively

• Communicating test progress, risks, and overall product quality proactively to relevant stakeholders

• Diagnosing and clarifying issues through effective communication, structured investigation, and hands‑on testing across environments

• Supporting customer‑facing teams by verifying, reproducing, and documenting production‑related defects

• Leveraging insights from defects, incidents, and test results to improve test coverage and prevent future regressions

• Contributing to maintaining the stability and reliability of the platform through continuous regression testing and quality checks

• Keeping internal QA documentation, test cases, and knowledge bases accurate, organized, and valuable for the team

Your Experience and Background include:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing within an agile environment

• High proficiency in designing, executing, and documenting test cases, test plans, and test scenarios using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)

• High proficiency with API testing and HTTP‑based service communication (REST, JSON, status codes, request/response flows)

• High proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines and traceable QA workflows

• Proficiency with debugging, reproducing, and documenting defects across distributed systems

• Proficiency with scripting or high‑level languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) for test automation or reproducible test steps

• Proficiency with relational and non‑relational database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra)

• Ability to effectively communicate in Czech and English, both verbally and in writing

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work, focusing on production‑blocking or high‑impact issues first

• High proficiency validating features in a microservice architecture

• High proficiency testing applications deployed on public cloud platforms (preferably AWS)

• High proficiency working with metrics, logs, or monitoring tools to support defect investigation (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch etc.)

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) from a testing perspective

• Experience with both automated testing (API or integration) and manual exploratory testing

• Experience with cloud and on‑prem deployment environments

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: 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-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 accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

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.

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, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 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, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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