Drools Developer

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated Drools Developer with around 2 years of hands-on experience to support the development and enhancement of our rule-based systems. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in Drools, solid Java skills, and the ability to implement business logic using rule-based frameworks. You will work closely with senior engineers to develop, test, and maintain decision logic while gaining exposure to enterprise-level rule projects. Candidates in Pune or able to join immediately are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Rule Development & Maintenance

• Develop, update, and maintain rules using Drools (DRL, Decision Tables, Guided Rules).
• Assist in building and managing KIE modules, knowledge bases, and rule assets.
• Work on basic ruleflows, fact models, and rule structuring under senior guidance.
• Implement and test stateful/stateless sessions as part of rule execution logic.

Integration & Architecture Support

• Integrate Drools with Java/Spring Boot applications and REST APIs.
• Support CI/CD processes for rule deployments (training provided as needed).
• Work with senior team members to understand rule service architecture.
• Basic understanding of KIE Server and rule deployment tools.

Performance, Debugging & Optimization

• Assist in debugging rule execution issues (misfires, conflicts, performance lags).
• Conduct unit tests and participate in regression testing for rule updates.
• Perform initial impact analysis and basic troubleshooting under mentorship.

Business Logic & Collaboration

• Convert clear business requirements into structured decision logic.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to validate rule outcomes.
• Maintain documentation for rule changes and contribute to rule governance processes.

Learning, Coordination & Teamwork

• Work closely with senior Drools developers to learn rule optimization techniques.
• Participate in team discussions, design reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Follow coding standards, versioning practices, and quality guidelines.

Required Skills

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Drools.
• Strong Java programming skills; familiarity with Spring Boot is a plus.
• Practical experience with DRL, decision tables, guided rules, and KIE basics.
• Understanding of fact models, working memory, and basic agenda behavior.
• Good debugging, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Git and basic CI/CD concepts.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to DMN or other rule/decision engines.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, or messaging platforms (Kafka/MQ).
• Domain experience in fintech, telecom, insurance, or e-commerce.
• Basic understanding of Docker/Kubernetes (optional).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with enterprise-grade rule-based systems.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from senior Drools experts.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Professional growth and certification support.
• Collaborative and friendly team environment.

Work Model

• Work Hours: Standard 9-hour workday 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Location: On-site at Pune, Maharashtra.
• Work Mode: Candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Pune prior to joining.
• Preference: Immediate joiners or those with short notice periods will be prioritized.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time, On-site, Permanent
• Location: Baner, Pune, Maharashtra
• Schedule: Day shift

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baner, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to join immediately? If not, please mention your notice period.

Experience:

• Drools: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person