Principal Biometrics SW Engineer

Ideal Innovations, Inc. • Bethesda, MD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Biometrics SW Engineer 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 development, including Java, Spring, and C2S, to support biometric-based identity management solutions. It also supports the secure storage and management of sensitive biometric data using database technologies and security best practices. The engineer participates throughout the software development lifecycle in an Agile/DevOps environment.

This is an onsite position in Bethesda, Maryland, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph; the posting also specifies a Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) as required.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with at least a CI polygraph; the posting also states that a Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) is required.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may substitute 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 used to store and manage biometric data.
• Expertise in 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 secure 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.
• Contribute to biometric-based identity management solutions.

What This Job Offers

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