IBM ODM Developer

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) Developer with strong Java development expertise to design, develop, and maintain enterprise business rules and decision automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM ODM, Java-based application development, and integrating decision services into enterprise systems.

This role will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, business analysts, and development teams to automate complex business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver scalable rule-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement business rules and decision services using IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
• Create and maintain rule projects, decision tables, decision trees, and business rule flows.
• Develop Java-based applications and services that integrate with ODM decision services.
• Collaborate with business analysts and subject matter experts to translate business policies into executable business rules.
• Deploy, test, and manage rule applications in ODM environments.
• Design and implement integrations between ODM and enterprise applications through APIs and service interfaces.
• Optimize rule performance and troubleshoot rule execution issues.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations for decision management best practices.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and regression tests for decision services.
• Support CI/CD processes and production deployments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, rule governance standards, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
• Strong experience with:
  • IBM ODM Rule Designer
  • IBM ODM Decision Center
  • IBM ODM Rule Execution Server (RES)
  • Java
  • RESTful Web Services
  • SQL and relational databases
  • Git version control
• Experience translating business requirements into rule-based decision logic.
• Strong understanding of business rules management systems (BRMS) and decision automation concepts.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of software development experience using Java.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements  

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. 
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. 
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. 
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. 
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. 
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.   

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages  
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan  
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest   

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.