Biometrics SW Engineer SME
About The Position
The Biometrics Software Engineer SME integrates biometric technologies—including fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning—into existing software systems and applications. The role connects biometric data capture and processing with other applications and platforms, including systems such as IDEMIA’s MBSS, using third-party APIs and SDKs. The position applies expertise in biometric modalities and software engineering, including Java, Spring, C2S, and DevOps practices across the software development lifecycle. It also supports the secure storage and management of sensitive biometric data using appropriate database technologies and security best practices, and contributes to biometric-based identity management solutions. This is an onsite position in Bethesda, Maryland, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week. An active TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph is required; the posting also states that U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with a Full-Scope Polygraph are required.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph; the posting also specifies TS/SCI with a Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP).
- U.S. citizenship.
- Master’s degree with 15 or more years of relevant experience, or doctorate with 13 or more years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Strong understanding of facial recognition, fingerprint, and iris-scanning modalities, including their strengths, limitations, and accuracy factors.
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and SDKs for biometric data capture and processing.
- Understanding of security protocols and best practices for handling sensitive biometric data.
- Familiarity with database technologies for storing and managing biometric data.
- Expertise with Java, Spring, C2S, and the software development lifecycle.
- Experience delivering within DevOps toolsets and practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
- Experience integrating with biometric-based identity management solutions.
Responsibilities
- Integrate fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris-scanning technologies into existing software systems and applications.
- Integrate biometric systems, including IDEMIA MBSS, with applications and platforms used to capture and process biometric data.
- Develop and support software integrations using Java, Spring, C2S, third-party APIs, and SDKs.
- Support the storage and management of biometric data using applicable database technologies and security best practices.
- Participate throughout the software development lifecycle in an Agile/DevOps development environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
