Drools Rule Engine Lead

Drools Rule Engine Lead

About the role

As a Drools Rule Engine Architect, you will lead the end-to-end development of business rules using Drools, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with enterprise systems. You will collaborate closely with business analysts to translate complex business needs into technical rules, while designing scalable solutions and integration patterns. This role is key to driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in decision services.

• Lead the design, development, configuration, and deployment of decision services in Drools.
• Implement and optimize business rules, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Design overall rule engine solutions and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate complex business requirements into technical rules.
• Create high-level and detailed design documentation.
• Optimize rule execution performance (e.g., rete algorithm tuning, memory footprint, caching strategies, rule set size management).
• Work in Agile Scrum environments, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement.

We value flexibility and collaboration. This role is designed to operate in Agile Scrum environments, with opportunities for onsite or hybrid work depending on project and client requirements. Regardless of your arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.

• Strong expertise in Drools and business rules management systems (BRMS).
• Proven experience in rule implementation, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Solid background in solution design, integration patterns, and technical documentation.
• Hands‑on experience in configuration and deployment of decision services.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments.

• Deep knowledge of rule engine optimization representar (rete algorithm, caching, memory footprint management).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business analysts and stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in large‑scale enterprise environments.

We’re excited to meet professionals who are passionate about rule engine architecture and can make an impact by driving innovation in decision services. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements—your transferable skills and unique experiences may be exactly what we’re looking for.

* Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

• The annual salary for this position is between板 $112,500 to $132,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
• Benefits:
  Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility METHOD:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Offდღლიაល
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disclaimer:
  The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.