Rules & Backend Engineer

About NDi: Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere.

At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Job Description: The Rules & Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining rules processing logic that supports eligibility and enrollment determinations within legacy enterprise platforms.

This role focuses on translating statutes, regulations, and policy into executable system logic using established rules engines and application servers. The candidate will work closely with policy staff, business analysts, and system engineers to ensure rules are implemented accurately, consistently, and in compliance with system and regulatory constraints. 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. Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in backend development or rules engineering within enterprise systems. • Strong experience implementing and maintaining rules using IBM ODM. • Proficiency with Java-based development using Spring and JSP.
• Hands-on experience supporting applications deployed on Oracle WebLogic. • Familiarity with HL7 interfaces or healthcare-related data exchange standards. • Experience validating complex business rules and decision logic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with policy, business, and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience supporting eligibility or enrollment systems. • Experience working in regulated or government environments.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing legacy enterprise application platforms Responsibilities Rules Logic Implementation: • Design, implement, and maintain rules processing logic for eligibility and enrollment determinations using IBM ODM. • Configure and manage rule artifacts to ensure correctness, traceability, and maintainability. Policy-to-System Translation: • Collaborate with policy experts and business analysts to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy guidance.
• Translate policy intent into executable rules and backend decision logic. Backend Application Development: • Develop and maintain backend components using Java, Spring, and JSP. • Support rules execution and system workflows hosted on Oracle WebLogic.

Legacy Platform Integration: • Integrate rules logic with legacy applications and services deployed on Oracle WebLogic. • Support HL7-driven interfaces and message-based integrations where applicable. Validation and Testing: • Validate rule behavior through defined test scenarios and rule execution results.

• Support functional and regression testing of rules logic in coordination with QA teams. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: • Diagnose and resolve issues related to rules execution, data inputs, and system behavior. • Support defect resolution and production issue analysis related to eligibility and enrollment rules.

Collaboration and Documentation: • Work closely with system engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of rules logic and impacts. • Document rules behavior, assumptions, dependencies, and system interactions. Continuous Improvement: • Support ongoing refinement of rules logic to address policy changes, defect corrections, and system enhancements.

• Identify opportunities to improve rule clarity, performance, and maintainability within the existing platform. Compensation and Benefits: At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance.

Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job. Veterans First Commitment: As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity: NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements. Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!