Oracle Integration Cloud Senior Technical Architect

Job Summary

Act as the bridge between business (store operations) and engineering, ensuring Oracle Xstore POS solutions are functionally aligned, technically feasible, and rollout-ready for multi-country deployment.

The role will own fit-gap analysis, requirement translation, UAT support, and solution validation across UK rollout and subsequent markets

Key Responsibilities

A. Functional Ownership & Fit-Gap Analysis

• Lead fit-gap analysis for Oracle Xstore POS against business processes
• Define and document:
  • Business Requirements (BRDs)
  • Functional Specifications (FSDs)
  • User stories with acceptance criteria
• Ensure alignment of:
  • UK regulatory requirements
  • Global POS template vs local adaptations

B. Techno-Functional Solutioning

• Translate business requirements into techno-functional Xstore solutions
• Collaborate with:
  • Development teams (customization/configuration)
  • Integration teams (upstream/downstream systems)
• Ensure feasibility across:
  • POS workflows
  • Integration layers
  • Deployment constraints

C. POS Functional Expertise (Core Scope)

Drive solutioning and validation across

• Sales, returns, tenders
• Pricing, promotions, tax handling
• Omnichannel flows (if applicable)
• Ensure consistency across:
  • Store operations
  • Customer experience

D. Integration & End-to-End Alignment

• Work closely with integration teams to ensure:
  • Alignment with ERP, SAP, SAP CAR, Workforce systems
• Validate:
  • Data flows (inbound/outbound)
  • End-to-end business process continuity

E. UAT, Pilot & Store Validation

• Lead and support:
  • UAT planning and execution
  • Business validation workshops
• Enable:
  • Pilot store readiness
  • Store acceptance and go-live readiness
• Act as primary liaison between business users and QA teams

F. Rollout & Deployment Support

• Support:
  • Deployment readiness
  • Cutover planning and business validation
• Ensure:
  • Store readiness (configurations, workflows)
  • Minimal disruption during rollout

G. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with:
  • Business stakeholders (store ops, retail SMEs)
  • QA teams (for validation and defect triage)
  • Development teams (solution delivery)
  • Program leadership (status, risks, decisions)
• Ensure clear functional traceability from requirement → test → deployment

Skill Requirements

Core Skills

• Strong expertise in:
  • Oracle Retail Xstore POS
  • POS functional design and operations
• Hands-on experience with:
  • BRDs, FSDs, user stories
  • Fit-gap analysis and solution design

Functional Expertise

• Retail store processes:
  • Sales, returns, tenders
  • Promotions, pricing
  • Customer transactions
• Exposure to:
  • Multi-country retail environments
  • Regulatory considerations (UK preferred)

Techno-Functional Capabilities

• Understanding of:
  • Integration ecosystems (ERP, SAP, downstream systems)
  • Data flows and system interactions
• Ability to:
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Work across functional and technical teams

Delivery & Process Skills

• UAT execution and business validation
• Agile/Sprint-based delivery model
• Stakeholder management and communication

Other Requirements

Experience Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in:
  • Retail POS implementations
  • Oracle Xstore programs (preferred)
• Proven experience in:
  • Multi-country rollout programs
  • Acting as bridge between business and technology teams

Key Success Metrics

• Successful UAT sign-offs across UK rollout
• Accurate fit-gap analysis with minimal rework
• High business adoption during pilot and rollout
• Minimal functional defects during go-live

Stakeholder Interaction

• Business / Store Operations teams (UK)
• QA and Testing teams
• Development & Integration teams
• Program / Delivery leadership

Nice to Have

• Oracle Xstore certification
• Experience in global POS transformation programs
• Exposure to Greece/EU rollout environments