Remote Biometric Backend Engineer with SC Clearance

LA International; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Biometric Developer to work in a remote capacity within a secure government environment. The role focuses on building Java 21 backend services, serverless patterns on AWS, and secure API integrations for biometric identity workflows.

Candidate will design, implement and test backend components, ensure auditability and access control for sensitive biometric data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across live-service support and integration layers.

Qualifications

• Proven Java 21 development experience in commercial projects.
• Experience building applications with Maven and serverless architectures.
• Strong familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, IAM).
• Experience developing secure backend APIs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work across backend development, systems integration, automated testing and live-service support within a secure Government environment.
• Design, develop and maintain backend services using Java 21 and Maven.
• Build AWS Lambda functions supporting biometric identity and matching workflows.
• Develop secure APIs using AWS API Gateway.
• Develop REST and SOAP web service integrations.
• Process biometric requests and asynchronous transactions using AWS SQS.
• Integrate applications with Oracle DB and AWS DynamoDB.
• Implement authentication and authorisation using OAuth, Red Hat SSO and AWS IAM.
• Create AWS SAM templates for repeatable serverless deployments.
• Configure logging, monitoring and alerts through AWS CloudWatch.
• Develop automated tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, Cucumber, Serenity and WireMock.
• Develop supporting automation using Python and Linux shell scripting.
• Investigate defects, failed transactions, integration errors and live-service incidents.
• Maintain secure handling, access controls and auditability for sensitive biometric and identity data.

Skills

Java 21 development

AWS Lambda

Maven

Tools

AWS Lambda

Maven

AWS API Gateway

SQS

IAM

SAM

CloudWatch

Oracle DB

AWS DynamoDB

OAuth

Red Hat SSO

Job description

LA International is seeking a Biometric Developer to work in a remote capacity within a secure government environment. The role focuses on building Java 21 backend services, serverless patterns on AWS, and secure API integrations for biometric identity workflows.

Candidate will design, implement and test backend components, ensure auditability and access control for sensitive biometric data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across live-service support and integration layers.