Lead Software Engineer - Java​/Boot​/BRE

Position: Lead Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot/BRE
* Own the BRE rule portfolio for the Lending Digital Payment Platform, including rule sets supporting payment eligibility, validation, and execution decisioning.
* Elicit, clarify, and translate business policies into executable rules (decision tables/decision services/rule flows as applicable) with clear traceability back to requirements.
* Design rule structures for readability, reuse, and safe change (naming conventions, modularization, versioning strategy, and deprecation approach).
* Implement and maintain automated and repeatable rule testing (unit-level rule scenarios, regression suites, and test data management).
* Review, validate, and approve rule changes through peer review; ensure changes include evidence (test results) and meet governance expectations.
* Plan and execute safe promotion of rule assets across environments, including rollback strategy and release documentation.
* Troubleshoot rule outcomes and production issues by analyzing inputs, execution traces, and downstream effects; drive root-cause resolution and preventative improvements.
* Design and implement RESTful APIs in Java and Spring Boot that expose platform capabilities and integrate with BRE decisioning.
* Define and maintain API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger where applicable), validate inputs, and implement consistent error handling and response semantics.
* Implement service-layer logic that correctly orchestrates BRE calls, data access, and downstream integrations.
* Ensure APIs meet non-functional requirements: performance, resiliency, observability, security, and maintainability.
* Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards; mentor engineers on design patterns, testing practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
* Support deployments and production operations: diagnose incidents, fix defects, and deliver improvements that reduce repeat incidents.
* Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery for enterprise platforms and services with hands-on development responsibilities.
* Strong Java experience and proven delivery of production Spring Boot REST APIs.
* Hands-on experience designing, authoring, testing, and deploying Business Rules Engine assets.
* Proficiency with relational databases and SQL; experience interacting with both MySQL and Oracle.
* Experience owning quality outcomes: code/rule reviews, automated testing, and improving defect rates and operational stability.
* Experience mentoring engineers and resolving complex production issues.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing).
* Experience operating services on container/cloud platforms and supporting high-availability systems.
* Experience defining governance and change management practices for decisioning/rules platforms.

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