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 teamsF. 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