Jr Biometrics Software Engineer
Securiport· Information Technology And Services· Sep 2, 2026 · 2mo ago
Reston, Virginia
In office
Full-time
Junior
$89K–$136K est.
3+ years exp
Job description
Securiport LLC is a U.S. company based in Reston, VA, specializing in the design and implementation of passenger biometric recognition, immigration processing, and intelligent information reporting and management systems built on advanced technology solutions. Securiport provides comprehensive immigration processing and analytics solutions that support global border security operations. Services include technical analysis, system design, software development, implementation, training, and ongoing technical support for field operations.
The Junior Biometrics Software Engineer - BCS will report to the Software Development Manager and work as part of a collaborative team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, QA engineers, and business analysts. This role is responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting biometric software solutions used for identity verification, biometric enrollment, matching, and integration with immigration and border management systems.
This is a hands-on technical role, and candidates should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and technical expertise.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, test, and maintain biometric software applications and services across web and Windows-based platforms.
Assist in implementing biometric processing solutions, including fingerprint, facial recognition, and identity management technologies.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Develop and maintain APIs, services, and applications that support biometric data processing and system integration.
Support integration of biometric hardware devices such as fingerprint scanners, cameras, and enrollment stations.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and integration challenges.
Apply secure coding practices and contribute to maintaining system security, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support immigration and border security operations globally.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high development standards and code quality.
Support CI/CD processes using GitHub, Azure DevOps, and related development tools.
Create and maintain technical documentation for developed solutions and integrations.
Required Skills & Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in software development using C# and .NET technologies.
Experience developing applications using .NET Framework, .NET Core, or modern .NET platforms.
Exposure to biometric technologies such as fingerprint, facial recognition, iris recognition, or identity verification systems.
Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.
Working knowledge of SQL Server, database design, and query optimization.
Experience developing secure applications and understanding application security best practices.
Familiarity with integrating third-party SDKs, hardware devices, or external systems.
Experience using GitHub or similar source control systems.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred / Nice to Have
Experience working with biometric SDKs, ABIS/AFIS systems, or identity management platforms.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems concepts.
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Knowledge of biometric industry standards such as NIST, ICAO, ANSI, or ISO.
Experience working in government, homeland security, immigration, border management, or law enforcement technology environments.
Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and containerized applications.
Experience developing Windows desktop applications and services.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
3 to 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and professional experience may be considered.
Why This Role
Work on mission-critical systems impacting global security
Exposure to modern tech stack (React, Blazor, APIs, microservices)
Strong collaboration with experienced engineering teams
Opportunity to grow into senior-level engineering roles
This position has no travel requirements.
This position is fully on-site with no remote option.
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Securiport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Securiport is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor's EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position at the time this job description was written. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and all employees in this position are employed “at-will.”
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