Software Engineer (IBM BAMOE), EU based (Remote)

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Rule Engine / IBM BAMOE) to join a project focused on the migration of an existing rule engine to a new IBM BAMOE v9 (Business Automation Manager Open Edition) infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java-based rule engines, demonstrates solid problem-solving and collaboration skills, and thrives in complex enterprise and cloud-native environments.

Duration: 1.02.2026 – 31.03.2026 (+ extension)

Location: Remote

Language: English

Contract Type: B2B

Responsibilities

• Participate in the migration of an existing rule engine to IBM BAMOE v9
• Design, implement, and maintain rule-based components using Drools / BAMOE
• Work on parallel and high-performance rule execution scenarios
• Develop and maintain Java EE / Spring Boot services supporting rule execution
• Collaborate with architects and DevOps teams on Kubernetes / OpenShift deployments
• Write and maintain unit tests and ensure code quality
• Participate in code reviews and peer reviews
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and refactor existing rule logic for scalability and performance
• Support integration of rule services with surrounding enterprise systems

Requirements

• Strong experience with Java EE and Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with rule engines, especially Drools
• Experience with IBM BAMOE 8/9, RHDM, or equivalent IBM Business Automation solutions
• Experience with parallel rule processing and performance optimization
• Experience deploying applications on Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in distributed teams

Nice to have

• Previous experience with IBM ODM / Business Central
• Experience with Kafka or asynchronous processing
• Background in banking, finance, or government systems
• Experience with cloud-native architectures
• Knowledge of BPM / workflow engines (jBPM, Kogito)