Lead Software Engineer (B2B Scores)

FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!

The Opportunity

The Scores Software team is responsible for the development, implementation, packaging, delivery and support of our industry leading FICO® Score products in the U.S. and around the world. In addition to using your native coding skills to develop the required business logic, we streamline the process by leveraging our proprietary delivery frameworks to generate code in various languages.  Expect to gain cutting edge real-world software engineering experience, across multiple software languages, working with our engineers in small teams in a start-up like environment.

What You’ll Contribute

• Design, implement, and support high-performance, low-latency services across Java, C++, Groovy, and Python, optimizing for throughput and reliability in B2B Scores projects serving both internal and external clients.
• Contribute to architecture and DevOps strategy using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Load Balancers), containerize applications via Docker, and manage Kubernetes clusters to ensure scalability and operational excellence in demanding environments.
• Assist junior engineers through code reviews, design collaboration, and hands-on project ownership, while partnering with senior engineers to deliver complex, mission-critical solutions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Analytics, Data, and Product Management teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Use approved AI coding assistants for routine work — scaffolding, test generation, refactors, cross-language ports across Java/C++/Groovy/Python, and first-pass documentation.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplines.
• 5+ years relevant software development and delivery experience.
• Strong coding skills with one or more of the following languages: Java, C, C++, .Net/C#.
• Experience working with devops technologies such as docker; kubernetes.
• Skills software architect with experience in modern design principles: MVC framework, abstract factory, design patterns, class diagrams and ER diagrams.
• Proficient in development and deployment of software solutions product within software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Strong knowledge of database concepts and programming including use of SQL workbench and SQL queries.
• Experience with source version control systems (GIT, BitBucket).
• Experience in maintaining and upgrading of product source codes.
• Experience writing product specifications and documenting product features and presenting them to an audience.
• Experience with Agile, test-driven development (TDD), and test automation a plus.
• Experience working with AWS technologies-EC2; S3; RDS, Lambda, Load Balancers is a plus.
• Python or Groovy experience is a plus.
• Ability to work well as part of a geographically diverse team.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values:  Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is: $105,000 to $165,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.
   

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Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.  You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

•    Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.

•    Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.

•    Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.  Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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