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Principal Software Engineer (Drools & Java)

HCL Global Systems Inc
Durham, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Principal Software Engineer (Drools & Java) – Durham, NC (Hybrid)

We’re hiring a Principal Engineer with strong Drools expertise to design and build a rules engine framework from scratch for a high-impact enterprise platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop Drools-based rules engine solutions (from ground up)
  • Build scalable Java backend services (REST, microservices, event-driven)
  • Define rule execution, governance, and performance strategies
  • Partner with business teams to translate policies into decision logic
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship

Requirements

  • 10 years Java/backend development experience
  • 3–5 years recent Drools experience (must-have)
  • Proven experience building Drools frameworks (not just using existing ones)
  • Strong knowledge of DRL, decision tables, rule flows, performance tuning

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