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+ yearsproficient 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.  Originally posted on Himalayas