Biometrics SW Engineer SME

Ideal Innovations, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Job summary

Ideal Innovations, Inc. seeks a Biometrics Software Engineer SME to integrate fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning into existing software. This role requires expertise in biometric algorithms and software development across the full lifecycle.

You will work with IDEMIA MBSS and third-party APIs/SDKs, apply security best practices, and contribute to biometric-based identity management. US Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance is required; onsite in Bethesda, MD.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI-poly required.
• Master's degree with 15+ years or Doctorate with 13+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong biometric modalities knowledge (facial, fingerprint, iris).
• Experience integrating third-party APIs/SDKs for biometric data.
• Security protocols for handling sensitive biometric data.
• Experience with Java, Spring, and DevOps.
• Familiarity with database technologies to store biometric data.

Responsibilities

• Integrate fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning into existing software systems.
• Integrate IDEMIA MBSS with applications and platforms.
• Develop and support software integrations using Java, Spring, C2S, APIs, and SDKs.
• Support storage and management of biometric data with secure database technologies.
• Participate in the full SDLC within an Agile/DevOps environment.

Skills

Biometric modalities expertise

Java

Spring

DevOps practices

Security best practices

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate

Tools

IDEMIA MBSS

Third-party APIs/SDKs

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $154,050 USD to $236,703 USD
  Ideal Innovations, Inc. is committed to pay transparency. The salary range listed for this position represents our best estimate of the compensation we expect to offer at the time of extending an offer of employment. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors. We will not request or rely on salary history in our hiring process except as permitted by law.
• Travel Required : No

Description

Highlights:

• Integrate advanced biometric technologies into existing software systems, working with fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning capabilities.
• Connect biometric data capture with applications and platforms, leveraging third-party APIs and SDKs for biometric data processing and integration.
• Apply both biometric and software development expertise, working with Java, Spring, C2S, and DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Work with sensitive biometric data and supporting technologies, applying security best practices and database technologies to help securely store and manage biometric information.
• Contribute to biometric-based identity management solutions, combining software engineering with specialized knowledge of biometric modalities, capabilities, limitations, and accuracy factors.

Typical Day:

The Biometrics Software Engineer SME role specializes in integrating biometric technologies (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning) from systems such as IDEMIA's MBSS into existing software systems, requiring expertise in both biometric algorithms and software development practices to seamlessly connect biometric data capture with other applications and platforms.

Tasks:

• 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 within an Agile/DevOps development environment.

Required Qualifications:

• To be considered, must have an active TS/SCI with at least a CI-poly.
• Education: Master's degree with 15 or more years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Strong understanding of various biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scanning), including their strengths, limitations, and accuracy factors.
  • Experience with integrating third-party APIs and SDKs for biometric data capture and processing.
  • Understanding security protocols and best practices for handling sensitive biometric data.
  • Familiarity with database technologies to store and manage biometric data.
  • Expert with Java, Spring, C2S, and the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices.
  • Familiarity with database technologies to store and manage biometric data.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
• Experience integrating with biometric-based identity management solutions.

Position Type Shift Information:

Citizenship & Clearance: US Citizenship and TS/SCI with a Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) Required

Location: Onsite- Bethesda, MD

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Travel Required

No .

Required

Masters or better.

Preferred

Ph.D. or better.

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