FICO · 17 hours ago
Lead Data Engineer (Python/Java/AWS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $189K/yrFICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. The Lead Data Engineer will collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions, analyze large datasets, and support the analytic software development lifecycle.
AnalyticsBig DataCollection AgencyConsultingFinancial ServicesFraud DetectionPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with data scientists to ensure data is accurately extracted, transformed, and loaded for analysis and decision-making
Effectively collaborate and partner with various Scores stakeholders to deliver data driven solutions that support strategic Scores initiatives
Ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate large data sets to support analytic research and model development efforts
Ability to deliver high level results supporting business-critical projects within expected timelines
Use internal technologies in the development, maintenance and improvement of tools and processes to help solve challenging business problems in predictive analytics
Support our existing code base and the overall analytic SDLC
Demonstrate self-initiative and innovation by writing new code to continuously evaluate and improve existing code base
Apply advanced data transformation techniques to optimize the processing of large datasets
Work closely with the data scientists and other data engineers in constructing the best methodologies in generating new tools, code and datasets based on project requirements
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (or equivalent work experience)
Proven programming skills in Python, Java/Groovy, Perl and/or Shell scripting
Demonstrated expertise utilizing Linux (RedHat) and Windows operating systems
Expertise in AWS services- SageMaker, Jupyter Notebooks, S3, Athena, Python
Proven expertise analyzing large datasets and applying data-cleaning techniques along with strong data wrangling skills and experience working with big data technologies
Strong team-player with great communication skills
High proficiency with VS Code and notebook interfaces such as Jupyter
Adept at translating business problems into executable code
Ability to use statistical software and data manipulation tools for purposes of data quality evaluation
Highly detailed and demonstrates the ability to execute a given process with meticulous precision
Proficient in auditing results with a critical level of accuracy and detail
Experience working with big data technology (Spark, Hadoop, etc.)
Familiarity with relational databases (Oracle, mySQL, etc.)
Familiarity with Eclipse IDE
Familiar with version control tools like GitHub or Bitbucket
Preferred
Prior/current experience working with U.S. Credit Bureau data
Python programming skills (Highly Preferred)
AWS Certifications are a plus
Benefits
An inclusive culture strongly reflects 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.
Company
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation enables businesses to automate, improve, and connect decisions to enhance business performance. It is a sub-organization of FICO.
Founded in 1956
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (30)
2024 (18)
2023 (22)
2022 (25)
2021 (45)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2021-05-05Acquired
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
William Lansing
CEO
Amir Hermelin
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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