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Drools Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Java Developer

San Ramon, CA

$57 - $73.75/hr

Exp with Drools or custom drool engine is a plus * Database Oracle, MySQL * Looking for hands-on developer * Banking is a plus but not necessary * Looking for 8 years of java experience Additional ...

Senior Java Developer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$62.75 - $80/hr

... Drools rules Experience with ORM like Hibernate, Mybatis etc., worked with databases like Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase etc. Apache CXF Ability to conduct and participate in peer code reviews Proven ...

Senior Java Developer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$62.75 - $80/hr

... Drools rules Experience with ORM like Hibernate, Mybatis etc., worked with databases like Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase etc. Apache CXF Ability to conduct and participate in peer code reviews Proven ...

Knowledge of Drools or other rules engine and messaging infrastructure. Considerable experience as a team lead including code reviews is preferred. Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects ...

... Red Had Drools/BRMS, JMS, Java, Hibernate, JUnit, Mockito, Hamcrest, JBehave, Spring, RESTful services, JMeter, Smooks, Jenkins). Familiarity with modern delivery practices such as continuous ...

Knowledge of Drools or other rules engine and messaging infrastructure. Considerable experience as a team lead including code reviews is preferred. Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects ...

Senior Java Backend Developer

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $78/hr

Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of the Drools Framework. • Knowledge of the AngularJS Framework. • Experience with Bitbucket. • Experience working with JIRA. • Experience working with ...

Java Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$73.75 - $99.50/hr

... Drools and other open source frameworks 5. Strong knowledge of design and architectural patterns & principles. 6. Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Docker etc Overall Skills 1. Full life cycle ...

Java Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$55 - $71/hr

Experience with jBPM and Drools. Required Additional Information LOCAL Candidates ONLY All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Java Developer

Los Angeles, CA

$55 - $71/hr

Experience with jBPM and Drools. Required Additional Information LOCAL Candidates ONLY All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

... Drools, Alloy, Blaze, Oscilar, or equivalent technologies* Strong hands-on technical foundation with experience designing and scaling APIs, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and defining ...

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How much do drools jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for drools in California is $60.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.09 and $67.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Drools?

A Drools job typically involves working with the Drools rule engine, a Business Rules Management System (BRMS) used to implement complex decision logic in applications. Professionals in this role design, develop, and manage business rules to automate decision-making processes. They often work with Java and integrate Drools with other systems to ensure efficient rule execution. Responsibilities may include writing DRL (Drools Rule Language) files, optimizing rule performance, and troubleshooting rule conflicts. These jobs are common in industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce where rule-based automation is essential.

What does a Drools developer do?

As a Drools Developer, your daily responsibilities involve designing, implementing, and testing business rules using the Drools framework. You will collaborate closely with business analysts and domain experts to translate business requirements into executable rules, as well as maintain and optimize existing rule sets. Troubleshooting issues, performing code reviews, and documenting rule logic are also key parts of the workflow. This dynamic role often requires iterative communication with both technical team members and business stakeholders to ensure that solutions meet evolving needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Drools position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Drools Developer, you need a solid background in Java programming, rule-based system design, and experience with business rule management systems (BRMS). Proficiency with the Drools platform, including knowledge of the Drools Rule Language (DRL) and relevant certifications, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills enable developers to create accurate, maintainable, and efficient rule-based solutions that align with business objectives.

What are the most commonly searched types of Drools jobs in California?

The most popular types of Drools jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Drools job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,437 per year, or $60.3 per hour.

$65/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Role: Java + Drools Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA(Look for Locals)
Hybrid Work - Currently 2 days in Client office
8+ yrs- $60/hr on C2C & 10+ yrs $65/hr on C2C.
Job Description
* Java + DROOLS (Must have)
  • Must have strong and hands on experience in Java/J2EE technologies (Java 11.0)
  • Must have hands on microservice development experience and working experience in microservices architecture.
  • Strong Working experience in Core Java (OOPS, Multithreading, Class, Collections, Memory Leakage)
  • Must have Experience and Good understanding of web Frameworks like Spring 3.0
  • Hands on experience in Spring Boot.
  • Must have hands on experience in RESTFUL Web Services.
  • Extensive experience of Object-Oriented JavaScript design pattern and JavaScript MVC Patterns
  • Working experience in Scrum/Agile model and understand continuous delivery process
  • Strong Hands-on experience in Java Script and JQuery.
  • Experience GIT/Gerrit and Maven Build Management
  • Mongo DB and Elastic Search knowledge is an additional advantage.
  • Ability to code using scalable framework for future enhancements and sprints
  • Ability to review requirements and articulate/propose alternate solutions to application architecture.
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines with quality deliverables.