FICO Blaze / Business Rules Developer

About the job

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.