Biometric Identity Engineering Lead (Cloud & Security)

Raytheon Technologies; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for an experienced engineer to lead the development and delivery of biometric identity products. This role involves defining the engineering strategy, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring seamless integration with airport systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and expertise in cloud-native architectures. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Pension Scheme (2:1 match up to 10%)

25 days vacation plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with complex software/hardware or identity systems.
• 3–5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Proven record of integrating hardware and software in aviation environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap for the biometric identity product line.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to build scalable solutions.
• Ensure robust integration with airport systems.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

AI/ML integration

Biometrics (face/iris/fingerprint)

Stakeholder management

DevSecOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

MBA

Tools

AWS

CI/CD tools

Job description

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for an experienced engineer to lead the development and delivery of biometric identity products. This role involves defining the engineering strategy, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring seamless integration with airport systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and expertise in cloud-native architectures. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.