Architect – Retail

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the technical architecture and solution design for Oracle RMS, Allocation, and related integrations.

• Provide technical guidance across the comprehensive Oracle Retail v11 suite.

• Convert functional and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Lead the documentation of High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).

• Conduct assessments of technical feasibility, impact analysis, and effort estimation.

• Guide and mentor developers and technical specialists in Oracle Retail.

• Distribute development tasks and oversee delivery timelines.

• Evaluate code, technical designs, and deliverables for quality assurance and compliance.

• Establish and enforce standards for coding, design, integration, and documentation.

• Supervise integrations between RMS, Allocation, and other Oracle Retail modules utilizing Oracle Retail Integration Bus (RIB).

• Develop integration architecture, data governance, and best practices for reliability and maintainability.

• Assess the downstream and upstream impacts of changes.

• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for urgent production issues.

• Lead the identification of root causes and resolution of application, integration, and batch-processing challenges.

• Drive performance optimization across SQL, PL/SQL, batch processing, RIB messaging, and Unix processes.

• Implement sustainable corrective and preventive measures for recurrent issues.

• Oversee patch management and plan for technical upgrades.

• Define strategies for environment and release management across Development, Test, UAT, and Production.

• Evaluate risks associated with releases and deployments.

• Coordinate cutover and implementation activities in production.

• Support batch scheduling and operational processes using Autosys and/or Control-M.

• Collaborate with functional leads, business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams.

• Coordinate with Oracle Support on product issues, patches, and strategic technical concerns.

• Advise project and program leadership on solution alternatives, risks, dependencies, and efforts involved.

• Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps and future-state planning for Oracle Retail.

• Assist in pre-sales and solutioning efforts, including developing technical solutions and estimating efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• 9–12 years of relevant technology experience, with significant expertise in Oracle Retail.

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Retail Merchandising System (RMS) and Oracle Retail Allocation.

• Proven experience working within Oracle Retail v11 environments.

• Demonstrated success in leading Oracle Retail development or technical teams.

• Experience in delivering complex enhancements, integrations, and production support within large retail settings.

• Proficient in technical estimation, impact assessment, and solution design.

• In-depth technical knowledge of Oracle RMS and Allocation.

• Comprehensive understanding of the broader Oracle Retail v11 suite.

• Advanced skills in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.

• Familiarity with Oracle Retail Integration Bus (RIB).

• Knowledge of Oracle Retail batch architecture and processing.

• Expertise in performance tuning and optimization.

• Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting.

• Experience with Autosys and/or Control-M.

• Knowledge of integration architecture and troubleshooting.

• Experience in environment, release, and patch management.

• Skills in technical design and documentation.

• Experience in production support and root-cause analysis.

• Strong understanding of pack management, purchase order management, allocation, inventory management, merchandise and inventory movements, as well as retail system integration and batch-processing dependencies.

• Proven experience in leading technical development teams.

• Strong ability in architecture and solution design.

• Capability to mentor developers and establish technical standards.

• Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving abilities.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

• Comfortable engaging with senior technology, functional, and business stakeholders.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for technical results.

• Ability to function effectively in complex, integrated enterprise retail environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote working options.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.