Technology/Domain Specialist I (FICO Blaze) OVA5875
Ovations Technologies · South Africa · 2026-10-04
About this role
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
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Rule Engine Engineering: Design, write, test, and deploy business rule repositories primarily using FICO Blaze Advisor / Decision Modeler.
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System Integration: Integrate Business Rules Engine (BRE) rule services with Java / Web Services platforms.
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Solution Architecture & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate technical discussions with Product Owners, Architects, BAs, and Developers to refine requirements and approve technical designs.
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Offshore Leadership: Coordinate implementation efforts with offshore development teams and provide technical guidance.
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Testing & BAU Support: Build repository testing frameworks, perform sanity checks on rule implementations, and create technical documentation for ongoing operational support.
Minimum Requirements
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Blaze Experience:5+ years of hands-on experience developing with FICO Blaze Advisor.
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Development Background:5+ yearsproficient experience in Object-Oriented development (Java, C#, or .NET).
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Leadership:3+ years of technical team leadership experience.
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Version Control: Practical hands-on experience using Git.
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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
Skills asked for
- java
- go
- c#
- .net
- azure
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