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Technology/Domain Specialist I (FICO Blaze) OVA5875

Ovations Technologies · South Africa · back to the listing

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Backend Engineer

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What this role officially is

software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.

Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer

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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.



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