Drools Developer

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop rule-based applications using Drools framework and related technologies

• Create and maintain complex business rules and decision tables to support various business processes

• Implement rule engines and integrate them into existing systems and applications

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical rule specifications

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of rule-based systems to ensure accuracy and performance

• Optimise rule execution and system performance through profiling and code review

• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders on Drools-related issues

• Stay current with Drools updates, new features, and industry developments

What we're looking for

• Proven experience with Drools framework and business rules management systems

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object-oriented design principles

• Experience with rule engines, decision trees, and business logic implementation

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and version control systems

• Knowledge of XML, JSON, and other data formats commonly used in rule-based systems

• Experience with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• Preferred: Experience with other rule engines, CEP (Complex Event Processing), or business process management systems

• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies