Java Software Engineer (Java, Kafka, Microservices, Spring Boot)

The Opportunity

"We are seeking a lead software engineer to lead the technical 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 FICO’s software transaction analytics capabilities. This role involves leading a backend engineering team responsible for generation of workflow execution flow of high-volume low latency execution. These capabilities embody patented and unique market value that drives critical business value in a high growth area. This opportunity offers a unique leadership role to work with cutting edge technology applied to one-of-a-kind business problems".- Hiring Manager

What You’ll Contribute

• Work with stakeholders to comprehend and provide feedback on business requirements for your software platform capability.
• Collaborate with product managers to understand priorities and usage scenarios of product features.
• Collaborate with user experience personnel to understand personas within usage scenarios.
• Collaborate with architects to drive the architecture for your software platform capability.
• Collaborate within working groups of software engineers to create software engineering standards, guidance, and processes.
• Continuously improve engineering practices for the software platform to support efficiency, reliability, and serviceability goals.
• Assist research, case studies and prototypes on technologies to ensure the software platform remains the leading analytic decisioning platform.
• Collaborate with technology suppliers to address FICO’s technology needs.
• Coach other software engineers on creating their domain designs.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to design and implement non-functional tests.

What We’re Seeking

• 4+ years of overall experience in Java, Springboot, Microservices, Kafka.
• Experience designing, building, deploying, and operating commercial software that provides a composable platform executing in low milliseconds.
• Experience operating a critical runtime component that uses observability to diagnose root cause.
• Experience building sophisticated software using Java, Spring Boot.
• Experience in Java ecosystem – Maven/Gradle/JUnit/Mockito/Test Containers/SonarCube.
• Ability to define and drive design transformation to an end state that is based on simplicity, modern software design patterns, open-source software, and cloud environments.
• Technical expertise across all deployment models on public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience creating, documenting, and communicating software designs for complex products.
• Experience with domain-driven, event-driven, and microservice architectures.
• Experience in building, tracking, and communicating plans within agile processes.
• Experience coaching / mentoring individuals and teams.
• Experience with supporting production software deployments.
• Experience with commercial software product processes.
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
• Experience with multiple public cloud technologies, e.g., AWS, Google, Azure.
• Experience with Kubernetes control plane and ecosystem.
• Experience integrating one of the UI frameworks like Angular, React or Vue.
• Prior experience with BPMN and flowable engine is a plus

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.