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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # director software engineering java python - **Company:** Fair Isaac Corporation - **Location:** Squire, WV, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $172,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Computing Environment, Machine Learning, Commercial Software, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Private Cloud Environment, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Apache Flink, Data Analytics, Free and Open-Source Software, Hardware Infrastructure, Microservices - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1770121/ ## About the Role * Experience designing, building, deploying, and operating commercial software that integrates sophisticated AI & ML stateful algorithms leveraging real-time aggregations (such as time windows), along with other forms of intelligence, all executing in low milliseconds. * Experience with platforms that enable customers to build event-driven applications. * Experience with commercial software that covers the entire life cycle of intelligence execution, from authoring to execution to observing. * Experience leading software teams developing in Typescript, Java and Python. * Ability to plan and drive your teams to an end state based on simplicity, modern software design patterns, open-source software, and cloud environments. * Ability to perform any of the engineering tasks done by your team. * Technical expertise across all deployment models on public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises infrastructure. * Experience with event-driven and microservice architecture. * Experience in building, tracking, and communicating plans within agile processes using agile program management tools. * Experience coaching and mentoring individuals and teams across the globe. * Experience with supporting production software deployments. * Experience with commercial software product processes. * Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or related discipline. * Preferred experience delivering and managing commercial software for multiple public cloud technologies, e.g., AWS, Google, Azure. * Experience with Kubernetes and related ecosystem tools, as well as distributed processing platforms such as Storm, Flink, and Spark with nice-to-have. * Experience with numerous database technologies that are fit for purpose and integrating decision, numerical programming, and AI/ML technologies is beneficial. ## Description We are seeking a senior director to lead the technical development of a decision intelligence platform. You will be leading highly energetic global teams of software engineers for FICO's streaming analytics capabilities. This role involves leading multiple backend and frontend engineering teams responsible for processing high-volume low latency decision intelligence 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. What You'll Contribute * Work with stakeholders to comprehend and provide feedback on business strategy and requirements for your set of software platform capabilities. * Collaborate with product managers to understand priorities and usage scenarios of product features. * Provide leadership to your teams for positive customer outcomes, aligned autonomy, a spirit of innovation, a bias for action, clear & transparent communication, community of trust, and commitment to move forward together. * Collaborate with other engineering leaders to ensure the entire software platform is a success. * Continuously improve engineering practices for the software platform to support efficiency, reliability, and serviceability goals. * Coach your leaders and engineers to excel in their roles while fostering a learning culture and hiring the best talent for your teams. * Participate in prospect/customer meetings on technology topics. * Collaborate with technology suppliers to address FICO's technology needs. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Building the Next Generation of Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100186-building-the-next-generation-of-software) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)