This is a 12 - month contract with our client in the banking sector.
We are seeking a senior FICO Blaze / Business Rules Developer to design, build, and deploy enterprise decision solutions across key banking platforms. Acting as a technical SME, you will integrate rule engines with Java architectures, lead off-shore implementation efforts, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders from design through to go-live.
Key Responsibilities
Rule Engine Engineering: Design, write, test, and deploy business rule repositories primarily using FICO Blaze Advisor / Decision Modeler.
System Integration: Integrate Business Rules Engine (BRE) rule services with Java / Web Services platforms.
Solution Architecture & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate technical discussions with Product Owners, Architects, BAs, and Developers to refine requirements and approve technical designs.
Offshore Leadership: Coordinate implementation efforts with offshore development teams and provide technical guidance.
Testing & BAU Support: Build repository testing frameworks, perform sanity checks on rule implementations, and create technical documentation for ongoing operational support.
Minimum Requirements
Blaze Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience developing with FICO Blaze Advisor.
Development Background: 5+ years proficient experience in Object-Oriented development (Java, C#, or .NET).
Leadership: 3+ years of technical team leadership experience.
Version Control: Practical hands-on experience using Git.
Education: Relevant degree in Computer Science/IT (BSc Hons preferred) or equivalent work experience.
Advantageous Requirements
Experience with FICO Blaze Advisor 7.x.
Automated testing experience using JUnit.
Exposure to Azure cloud environments.
Regulatory compliance or financial rules experience (e.g., FICA, FATCA) in a banking environment.