Biometrics SW Engineer SME

Ideal Innovations, Inc. • Bethesda, MD

9h • Onsite

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 systems, such as IDEMIA's MBSS, with other applications and platforms using third-party APIs and SDKs.

The position combines biometric expertise with software engineering, using Java, Spring, and C2S to develop and support integrations. It also supports secure storage and management of sensitive biometric data and contributes throughout the software development lifecycle in an Agile/DevOps environment. The work is onsite in Bethesda, Maryland, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph; the posting also specifies TS/SCI with a Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Master's degree and 15 or more years of prior relevant experience, or a doctorate and 13 or more years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Strong understanding of biometric modalities, including facial recognition, fingerprint, and iris scanning, and 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.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Availability for an onsite position in Bethesda, Maryland, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior