Biometric Developer - SC Cleared - Remote Working

Design, develop and maintain Back End 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.

Strong commercial Java 21 development experience is essential.

• Strong AWS Lambda and serverless development experience is essential.
• Experience building and managing Java applications using Maven is essential.

Desirables

• Experience developing secure Back End applications and APIs.
• AWS API Gateway, SQS, IAM, SAM and CloudWatch experience.
• REST and SOAP web services experience.
• Oracle DB and AWS DynamoDB experience.
• OAuth and Red Hat SSO knowledge.
• Strong automated testing experience using Java testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of clean coding and secure software engineering.
• Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Biometric, identity management or identity verification experience would be advantageous.
• Government, immigration, policing, border security or national security experience would be beneficial.

England - £400 - £420 per day Contract Posted by: LA International Computer Consultants Ltd Posted: Monday, 5 October 2026 Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.