Technology/Domain Specialist I (FICO Blaze) OVA5875

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.

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