Principal Biometrics SW Engineer

Ideal Innovations, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Innovations, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Biometrics Software Engineer to integrate fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning into enterprise applications. You will work with IDEMIA MBSS and third-party APIs to connect biometric capture with platforms.

The role requires strong Java/Spring expertise, secure data handling, and experience in Agile/DevOps. On-site work with government-grade clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly required.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years or Master's with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong biometric modality knowledge and data security expertise.
• Experience integrating third‑party APIs and SDKs for biometric data capture.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring, C2S, and DevOps lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Integrate fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning into software systems.
• Connect biometric capture with applications using APIs/SDKs and IDEMIA MBSS.
• Develop integrations using Java, Spring, C2S, and external APIs/SDKs.
• Support secure storage and management of biometric data.
• Participate in an Agile/DevOps development environment.

Skills

Biometric modalities

APIs & SDKs

Security best practices

Database technologies

Java & Spring

DevOps practices

C2S

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

IDEMIA MBSS

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $131,300 USD to $201,748 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.

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 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: Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or master’s degree with 10 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.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Masters or better.

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