Oracle Retail MFCS Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities: Lead solution architecture, implementation, development, and enhancement of Oracle Retail merchandising applications. Drive end-to-end Oracle Retail MFCS implementation activities, from requirements gathering and solution design through development, testing, and deployment. Work with business stakeholders to understand retail processes and translate requirements into functional and technical specifications. Provide technical expertise across Oracle Retail MFCS, RMS, RPM, ReSA, and ReIM. Design and develop solutions using PL/SQL, Unix Shell Scripting, Oracle APEX, and REST APIs. Develop and support integrations using Kafka, middleware/ESB platforms, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), JSON, and XML. Leverage AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve development efficiency, code quality, and delivery. Collaborate with functional and technical teams to validate business requirements, configurations, integrations, and solution designs. Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective solutions. Ensure solutions follow enterprise architecture standards, performance requirements, security guidelines, and development best practices. Support system integration testing, deployment, production readiness, and post-implementation activities. Required Technical Skills 10+ years of relevant experience in Oracle Retail implementation, development, and enhancements. Mandatory hands-on experience with at least one end-to-end Oracle Retail MFCS implementation. Strong knowledge of Oracle Retail MFCS and related applications, including RMS, RPM, ReSA, and ReIM. Expertise in PL/SQL and Unix Shell Scripting. Experience with Oracle APEX development and REST API integrations. Knowledge of Kafka, middleware, and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) concepts. Experience working with JSON and XML data formats. Hands-on knowledge of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). Mandatory experience using AI-assisted development tools and practices. Strong understanding of retail business processes and merchandising systems. Ability to convert business requirements into scalable functional and technical solutions.