About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT (Information Technology).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level engineering role supports biometric integration and full‑lifecycle software development for mission-driven systems. As part of the Confidential Client team, you will:

• Integrate biometric modalities (facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scanning) into enterprise applications using available SDKs and APIs
• Design, develop, and maintain integration APIs that interface with biometric platforms
• Build and optimize biometric data processing pipelines for capture, transmission, and secure storage
• Implement components and services using Java, JavaScript, and the Spring framework
• Contribute to system architecture discussions to ensure scalability, security, and high performance
• Produce clear technical documentation for APIs, integration steps, and system configuration
• Troubleshoot integration issues, software compatibility problems, and data-quality concerns
• Work within modern DevOps workflows; participate in CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing

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Qualifications

The Confidential Client seeks candidates who demonstrate technical fundamentals, strong problem‑solving, and the ability to learn quickly.

• Degree: Technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience level: Entry-level (0+ years) — internships, school projects, or related hands‑on experience welcome
• Technical skills (or demonstrable familiarity):
  • Java and JavaScript
  • Spring framework
  • RESTful API design and implementation
  • Working with SDKs for biometric devices/platforms
  • Basic knowledge of data pipelines and secure data storage practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment

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Security Clearance Requirement

• Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI with Full‑Scope Polygraph (TS/SCI‑FS Poly) to be considered.
• Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required by the client’s contract.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation: $207,000 per year (listed as tentative/total compensation in source)
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Benefits: Benefits and specific pay components will be provided by the Confidential Client and discussed during the hiring process.

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Location

• Work location: Savage, MD (Annapolis Junction area) — local reporting or on‑site requirements may apply depending on program needs. Please ensure you can work at the listed location and meet government contract rules.

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Why Join

• Contribute to important mission work supporting the Intelligence Community.
• Gain hands‑on experience with biometric systems and modern software engineering practices.
• Work with experienced engineers in a supportive environment designed to accelerate skill growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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