Lead Java 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

"The myFICO engineering team builds web applications for FICO Scores consumer-facing business. We spend a lot of time building delightful customer experiences on mobile apps, responsive web applications hosted on the AWS cloud, backed by loads of automation, monitoring and strong cyber-security measures." - Vice President, Software Engineering

What You'll Contribute

• Leverage your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and cloud technologies like Kubernetes, SQL & NoSQL databases and AWS to build secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions, while continuously improving through design and code reviews.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy modular and reliable Java-based microservices that drive the functionality of the myFICO.com platform from concept to deployment.

• Actively participate in design discussions and code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices to maintain high-quality architecture.

• Collaborate with product management, InfoSec, and other teams to translate business requirements into secure, compliant, and effective technical solutions.

• Identify performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges, optimizing the platform for speed, resource efficiency, and reliability through refactoring and architectural improvements.

• Be part of a lean, collaborative, self-governing team, contributing to building and enhancing applications that meet technical and business goals in a dynamic environment.

What We’re Seeking

• Extensive hands-on experience in core Java (preferably Java 21), Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Kubernetes, Databases and AWS Cloud Services.

• Specialized experience in e-Commerce, particularly in online retail and subscription-based businesses, with a deep understanding of managing high volumes of web and mobile traffic is a plus.

• Expertise in backend development, building Java microservices and Spring Boot applications within AWS environments, with experience in online ordering, payments, checkout, subscriptions, rewards, and related merchant functions.

• A strong advocate for rigorous coding standards and a quality-first mindset, focused on producing clean, secure, and error-free code.

• Experienced in various SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, etc.

• Familiar with encryption and security best practices, as well as application security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.

• Familiar with Android and or iOS application development using Java, Swift or Objective-C.

• Proficient in cloud deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, with additional experience in REST web services.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating design strategies to architects and collaborating with teams on requirements.

• Skilled in defining and documenting non-functional requirements and presenting product features to broader audiences.

• Hands-on ability to deliver complex use cases, with experience in Agile or Scaled Agile development methodologies.

• Possesses a strong foundation in software design, design models, and database structures.

• Proficient in performance tuning for high-throughput, low-latency applications.

• Knowledgeable in modern technology stacks, microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and data streaming/event-driven communication.

• Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, with AWS certifications being an added advantage.

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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