Lead Backend Engineer

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

"We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our development team to assist in the continuing evolution of our Platform Orchestration product. You will be able to demonstrate the required potential and technical curiosity to work on software that utilizes a range of leading-edge technologies and integration frameworks. Staff training, investment and career growth form an important part of our team ethos. Consequently, you will gain exposure to different software validation techniques supported by industry-standard engineering processes that will help to grow your skills and experience." - VP, Software Engineering.

What You’ll Contribute

• Implement product changes, undertaking detailed design, programming, unit testing, integration testing, deployment & maintenance, as required by our SDLC process.
• Provide end‑to‑end technical ownership on backend services.
• Provide leadership to the backend team; guide architecture, coding standards and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve reported software defects across supported platforms.
• Work in conjunction with product management to understand business requirements and convert them into effective stories that will enhance the current product offering.
• Provide realistic and achievable task estimates for the stories. This information will form part of a larger release delivery plan.
• Develop and test software components with high scalability and reliability.
• Design and execute unit, link and integration test plans and document test results. Create test data and environments as necessary to support the required level of testing.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team and assist with integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing and implementation.
• Produce detailed documentation of DEV testing scenarios, highlighting problem statement, approach for the fix & test cases validated,
• Participate in review sessions, approval of PRs, validate other team members' tasks & guide them if any blockers.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

What We’re Seeking

• 8-12 years of software development experience with at least 3 years in technical leadership role.
• Expert-level Java, Springboot & Microservices programming knowledge.
• Proficient in Flowable & BPMN/ DMN/CMMN.
• In-depth understanding on relational databases like MySQL/SQL.
• Strong foundation and grasp of design models and database structures.
• Proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS services.
• Well versed with Maven & Git.
• Experience in developing web services using REST and SOAP APIs.
• Well versed with IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ etc.
• Ability to lead and manage feature development independently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information clearly with architects, and discuss strategy/requirements with team members and the product manager.
• Quality-driven work ethic with meticulous attention to detail.
• Adheres to code quality standards and software engineering processes.
• Able to function effectively in a geographically diverse team.
• Proficient in GRPC.
• Exposure to front-end technologies like React, Angular etc.

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.​

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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