Network Designs, Inc. ยท 20 hours ago
Eligibility Rules Architect #1685378
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in information technology and network solutions for government customers. The Eligibility Rules Architect is responsible for designing and governing eligibility determination logic, translating VA policy into system rules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate eligibility outcomes.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain eligibility determination rules using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and rule engine logic aligned to VA policy
Implement rules as REST-accessible services integrated with Kafka event flows, Redis caching, and Oracle DB data inputs
Ensure rules are structured for maintainability, traceability, and policy alignment
Work with developers, analysts, and policy stakeholders to translate eligibility criteria into system logic and service-level rules
Coordinate with data teams to ensure Oracle DB structures, stored values, and inputs support rule execution paths
Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to deploy rule services via Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub-based delivery
Monitor rule execution performance, data lookups, and service latency across Kafka and Redis-backed interactions
Optimize rule flows for accuracy and throughput while maintaining policy correctness
Maintain documentation for rule logic, decision flows, data dependencies, and REST API integration points
Produce traceability artifacts mapping rules to specific VA policy requirements
Ensure rule implementations meet VA compliance expectations, including integrity of eligibility outcomes and data handling
Support secure operation of rule services within Kubernetes environments and GitHub-based pipelines
Assess rule performance, accuracy trends, and policy updates to guide incremental refinement
Recommend modernization of legacy logic to Java/Spring rule services where applicable
Support troubleshooting of eligibility outcomes and rule execution paths
Coordinate issue resolution across rule services, data inputs, and downstream consuming systems
Qualification
Required
U.S Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience designing and implementing rules logic for eligibility or policy-driven systems
Hands-on experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka-based event interactions, Redis caching, and Oracle DB
Familiarity with containerized deployment using Kubernetes and Docker, including GitHub-based CI/CD integration
Strong understanding of data inputs, validation paths, and policy-to-logic translation for eligibility outcomes
Experience with rule engines (IBM ODM, Drools, or similar) or rule-service patterns within Spring
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and traceability
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and policy-facing stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in a VA or federal contracting environment
Background with veterans' services eligibility or similar regulatory/policy systems
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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Zeruto, CISM
CEO and Owner
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