Biometrics Software Engineer; SME

Overview

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

• Biometric Integration: Design and implement software modules to integrate biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scan) with existing applications and systems using provided SDKs and APIs.

• API Development: Develop and maintain APIs for third-party applications to interact with the biometric system.

• System Architecture: Contribute to the overall system architecture for biometric integration, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

• Data Handling: Develop data processing pipelines to handle biometric data capture, storage, and transmission, adhering to privacy and security regulations.

• Software Development: Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java and JavaScript.

• Technical Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation for integration processes, API usage, and system configurations.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to biometric integration, including software compatibility and data quality.

• Biometric Technologies: Strong understanding of biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scanning), including their strengths, limitations, and accuracy factors.

• API Integration: Experience with integrating third-party APIs and SDKs for biometric data capture and processing.

• Security Knowledge: Understanding of security protocols and best practices for handling sensitive biometric data.

• Database Management: Familiarity with database technologies to store and manage biometric data.

• Software Development and Agile Practices: Proficiency with Java, Spring, C2S, and the software development lifecycle; experience delivering within Dev Ops toolsets/practices.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Master’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or Doctorate with 13+ years of relevant experience. Additional years may substitute for a degree.

• Citizenship and Clearance: US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

• Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.

• Experience integrating biometric-based identity management solutions.