Software Engineer (Biometrics & Border Security
Serco Plc Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland · €73K–€86K/yr
Facilities Services · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The software engineer will design, develop, and optimize enterprise-level systems while leading development teams and managing the full software lifecycle. They are also responsible for producing technical documentation, providing 2nd and 3rd line support, and ensuring high standards of quality and security.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold an ICT bachelor's degree or higher and possess at least 6 years of total work experience, with 3 years in a similar role. Proficiency in English (B2) and specific experience with biometric scanning technologies or the Schengen Information System are mandatory.
Benefits
Full description
Package Description
- Joining Serco amazing team offers:
- Competitive Salary
- Great career opportunities
- Corporate Benefits Package
- International environment
- Possible hybrid work
Job Introduction
Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.
We are hiring Software Engineer (Biometrics & Border Security) for the an international organisation in Warsaw, Poland and various locations around Europe.
Main Responsibilities
- Designs and develops the system
- Lead development teams
- Translates requirements into design
- Optimizes software from performance, security and quality points of view
- Produces technical documentation
- Estimates effort and time for development
- Sets software development standards
- Propose technical solutions for business needs and technical problems
- Collects and interprets software metrics
- Manages configuration and releases
- Contributes to requirements analysis, testing, quality assurance, change management, deployment
- Tests solutions and develops testing tools
- Documents developments
- Prototypes solutions
- Acts as 2nd and 3rd line support
Knowledge and skills
- Has gone at least 1 time through the complete lifecycle of the solution
- Expert in developing enterprise level software systems in specified technology domain
- Knows UML and can design applications in UML
- Proficient in designing and developing: data layer, business logic layer and UI layer
- Worked in Scrum developments
- Is capable for leading technical teams
- Holds ability to document effectively technical solutions
- Presents problem solving skills
Specific Expertise
- Has experience in the role of Software Developer (or similar) in a project(s) aimed at analysis, design, implementation and deployment of ICT Solution that was part of or was querying Schengen Information System.
- Has experience in the role of Software Developer (or similar) in a project(s) aimed at analysis, design, implementation and deployment of ICT Solution that enabled (1) scanning fingerprints (at least two (2) fingers) using NIST format or (2) scanning documents that have MRZ, e.g. passports, national IDs, driving license, visa stickers, residence permit or (3) scanning biometric documents that have RFID chip data, e.g. passports, national ID.
- Has experience in the role of Software Developer (or similar) in project(s) aimed at analysis, design, implementation
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher – ICT Degree is mandatory
- Minimum of 6 years of total work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role/project
- Ability to understand, speak and write English (B2)
- Candidates will need to provide an English certification (B2)
- in the absence of one, candidates will be required to take a free online test, but will provide candidates a CEFR certification
- Remuneration :
- Freelancer daily rate range: 280-330 EUR/day
