Sr Software Engineer (B2B Scores)

FICO; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and rewards programs

Remote work option

Job summary

FICO is seeking a senior software engineer to design, implement, and support high-performance, low-latency services across Java, C++, Groovy, and Python in a cloud-centric environment. You will lead cloud architecture, DevOps strategy on AWS, and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, while mentoring junior engineers and delivering mission-critical solutions.

The role also involves collaborating with Analytics, Data, and Product teams to translate business requirements into robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
• 7+ years of software development and delivery experience.
• Strong coding skills in Java, C++, or Python; .Net/C# is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support high-performance, low-latency services across Java, C++, Groovy, and Python.
• Lead cloud architecture and DevOps strategy using AWS services; containerize with Docker and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design collaboration, and hands-on ownership.
• Collaborate with Analytics, Data, and Product teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

Skills

Java

C++

Groovy

Python

DevOps

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Hibernate/PostgreSQL

Git/Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS or related

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Hibernate/PostgreSQL

Git/Bitbucket

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.

Lead cloud 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.

Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design collaboration, and hands‑on project ownership, while ensuring quality on‑time delivery of 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.
• 7+ years of relevant software development and delivery experience.
• Strong coding skills with one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java; .Net/C#.
• 5+ years of experience on AWS services like ECS, IAM, EKS, S3, Lambda and API gateways.
• Experience working with technologies: springboot, Hibernate/Postgre SQL; Angular Js; NgRx (store, signals/entity/effects).
• Experience in AI Prompt engineering and ability to work with LLMs like Claude Code.
• Skilled 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 within software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Strong knowledge of database concepts and programming including use of SQL /Postgres DB and SQL/No SQL queries.
• Experience with source version control systems (GIT, BitBucket).
• Experience in maintaining and upgrading of product source code.
• 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.
• 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: $122,500 to $192,500 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 – that 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.

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.