Rules Engineer #1687484

Network Designs Inc.

23d•Remote

About The Position

The Rules Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating rules processing logic that supports eligibility and enrollment determinations. This role focuses on translating statutes, regulations, and policy into executable system logic and backend services. The candidate will collaborate closely with policy staff, business analysts, and system engineers to ensure rules are implemented accurately, tested thoroughly, and aligned with modernization objectives.

Requirements

U.S Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.
You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in backend development, rules engineering, or a related role.
Strong proficiency in Java 17+ and backend development using Spring Boot.
Experience developing reactive or service-based applications using Spring WebFlux.
Experience integrating services using Kafka.
Experience working with Oracle DB for rules-driven data access.
Experience using Redis for caching and lookup optimization.
Experience deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or Next.js for end-to-end validation.
Proficiency with GitHub for source control and collaboration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and policy-focused teams.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing eligibility or enrollment systems.
Experience working in regulated or government environments.
Experience supporting modernization initiatives involving distributed systems.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for backend and rules validation.

Responsibilities

Design and implement rules processing logic for eligibility and enrollment determinations using Java 17+.
Develop and maintain rules-related services using Spring Boot and reactive components with Spring WebFlux
Collaborate with policy experts and business analysts to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy guidance.
Translate policy intent into executable rules, decision logic, and backend workflows
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that support rules execution and system integration.
Ensure services are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with architectural standards
Integrate rules services with upstream and downstream systems using Kafka-based event and messaging patterns.
Ensure reliable and consistent processing of rule-related events across distributed systems.
Implement data access logic using Oracle DB to support rules evaluation and transactional consistency.
Use Redis for lookup caching and performance optimization of rules processing.
Validate rules behavior through well-defined test scenarios and automated validations.
Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure correctness and regression coverage of rules logic.
Package rules and backend services using Docker.
Support deployment and operation of services within Kubernetes environments.
Collaborate with system engineers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of rules behavior and impacts.
Document rules logic, assumptions, interfaces, and dependencies.
Maintain source code and related artifacts using GitHub
Continuously improve rules performance, test coverage, and maintainability.
Stay current with best practices in rules engines, backend development, and event-driven architectures.