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Network Designs, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Rules Engineer #1687484

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in IT and network solutions for government customers. The Rules Engineer will design, implement, and validate rules processing logic that supports eligibility and enrollment determinations, collaborating with policy staff and system engineers to ensure accurate implementation and alignment with modernization objectives.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Java 17+Spring BootKafkaOracle DBDockerKubernetesSpring WebFluxRedisGitHubAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance

401(k) retirement matching

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Health and wellness programs

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Professional development

Education benefits

Company

Network Designs, Inc.

NDi is a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business [SDVOSB] professional services firm, supporting Federal and Commercial customers since 1995.

Founded in 1995

Mclean, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.netdes.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Anthony Zeruto, CISM

CEO and Owner

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