Senior Backend Engineer - Java & Microservices @ Fico

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to work on development of an analytic decisioning platform. You will be part of a highly energetic team of software engineers to create the next generation software platform for FICOs feature management capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies applied to one-of-a-kind business problems.

What Youll Contribute

• Design and develop backend modules of feature management capability of FICO decisioning platform.
• Collaborate with other engineers, architects and user experience personnel in understanding the story requirements and implement them to match the laid-out acceptance criteria.
• Continuously improve engineering practices for the software platform to support efficiency, reliability, and serviceability goals.
• Evaluate new design specifications and raise quality standards, address architectural concerns such as stability, compatibility, scalability, interoperability etc.
• Understand security aspects of the product and remediate security vulnerabilities proactively.
• Continually learn new technologies in related areas.
• Demonstrate technical leadership through publication, presentations, white papers and event participation.

What Were Seeking

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or related disciplines, or relevant software development experience.
• 10+ years of proficiency in Java (Java 17 preferred), Microservices, Spring framework, Spring Boot, Maven/Gradle and Git.
• Proficiency in writing unit tests using frameworks like JUnit or Testng.
• Experience in developing REST & gRPC based webservices.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, principles and design patterns.
• Strong understanding of implementing application security such as authentication and authorization.
• Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes deployments.
• Knowledge of databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Cassandra.
• A quality-first mindset to proactively adhere to code quality standards and software engineering processes.
• Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile software development.
• Experience in software design with strong foundation of design models and database structures.
• Excellent communication and ability to articulate the design with other team members.

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.