Lead Software Engineer (B2B Scores)

FICO; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

FICO is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, implement, and support high-performance services across Java, C++, Groovy, and Python. You will contribute to architecture decisions, DevOps strategies with AWS, and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with analytics, data, and product teams.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, strong coding skills in Java/C++/C# or Groovy/Python, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years of software development and delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support high-performance, low-latency services across Java, C++, Groovy, and Python.
• Contribute to architecture and DevOps strategy using AWS services and containerization.
• Lead code reviews, collaborate with senior engineers, and ensure scalable, robust solutions.

Skills

Java

C++

Groovy

Python

C#/.Net

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

GIT

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related disciplines

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

SQL

Job description

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 fulfil 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.

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!

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.

Information submitted with your application is subject to the FICO Privacy policy at https://www.fico.com/en/privacy-policy

FICO powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, FICO has been the trusted backbone of financial decisioning for more than seven decades. We empower businesses worldwide with applied intelligence and advanced analytics to transform complex data into fair, explainable, and actionable decisions — enabling smarter outcomes, stronger customer relationships, and sustainable growth. FICO clients include more than half of the top 100 banks in the world, more than 600 personal and commercial line insurers in North America and Europe, 400+ retailers and general merchandisers, all of the 100 largest U.S. credit card issuers, and more. FICO is a global leader in analytics software, empowering businesses to make smarter, faster decisions through cutting-edge data science, machine learning, and AI. Creators of the iconic FICO Score — the standard in credit decisioning — and recognized in both the Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant for its decision intelligence. FICO delivers a powerful platform built on Applied Intelligence, combining advanced analytics and explainable AI to drive transparency, reduce risk, and enable hyper-personalized customer experiences at scale. Trusted by organizations across financial services, insurance, payments, and beyond, FICO turns data into decisions that matter.