Senior Drools Architect - Java

Role Overview : We are looking for a Senior Drools Architect to design and implement enterprise-scale business rules solutions. Mandatory Skills : - 10+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development, with strong expertise in Drools Rules Engine. - Proven experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise-scale business rules solutions using Drools. - Deep understanding of rule authoring, decision tables, rule flows, complex event processing (CEP), and performance optimization. - Strong experience integrating Drools with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices, and cloud-native architectures. - Expertise in designing scalable, maintainable, and reusable rule frameworks and governance models. - Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and enterprise architecture best practices. - Experience leading technical design discussions, solution reviews, and mentoring development teams. - Proficiency in REST APIs, databases (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL), and CI/CD practices. - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills. - Ability to work directly with business teams to translate complex business requirements into robust rule-based solutions. Good-to-Have Skills : - Experience with Camunda. - Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Knowledge of event-driven architectures, Kafka, and distributed systems. - Experience with Decision Model and Notation (DMN) and business process automation. - Familiarity with insurance, banking, payments, lending, or other highly regulated domains. - Experience in modern DevOps practices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks. - Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Enterprise Architecture. Preferred Profile : - Strong architectural mindset with the ability to drive enterprise-wide rule management strategies. - Excellent customer-facing and consulting skills. - Ability to lead solutioning workshops, provide technical governance, and influence architecture decisions across teams.