IBM Sterling OMS Solution Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Software Architect - IBM Sterling OMS, you will lead the design and delivery of high-quality enterprise-class OMS solutions and play a crucial role in guiding teams through architecture, implementation, and optimization of the Sterling platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define solution architecture and detailed technical design for IBM Sterling OMS initiatives across programs and projects.
• Lead and mentor development teams in designing, coding, customizing, and deploying Sterling OMS solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into scalable, resilient, and maintainable Sterling OMS architecture.
• Oversee end-to-end development for IBM OMS including design, development, deployment, debugging, and documentation.
• Ensure all OMS enhancements meet performance, scalability, and security standards aligned with stakeholder KPIs.
• Manage and evaluate technical requirements related to Sterling OMS (v10.0) including configurations, APIs, workflows, and database extensions.
• Estimate effort, cost, dependencies, and timelines for new features and architectural components.
• Provide architectural governance and conduct design and code reviews to ensure consistency with best practices.
• Lead integration architecture involving OMS and external systems (WMS, ERP, Commerce, TMS, Inventory).
• Guide OMS implementation efforts (across SL, BT, or custom OMS setups) and ensure the adoption of best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams across logistics, order orchestration, and fulfillment applications.
• Drive secure, scalable, cloud-ready OMS development aligned with Agile methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvements through automation, reusable components, and standardized technical artifacts.

PRIMARY SKILLS

Experience

• 8+ years of IT experience, including significant hands-on architecture and solution design experience with IBM Sterling OMS.
• Strong background in Java development at an advanced level.

Technical Skills

• Advanced expertise in IBM Sterling Order Management System including configurations, customizations, workflows, SDF, DB extensions, and APIs.
• Strong experience with DB2 and Oracle databases, including performance tuning, indexing, and complex queries.
• Proficiency in XML, JSON, and integration patterns involving MQ, WebServices, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments (Intermediate/Advanced).
• Hands-on exposure to GCP (GKE, Artifact Registry, Compute Engine) or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Git and modern DevOps practices.

SECONDARY SKILLS

• Experience integrating Sterling OMS with MQ, WebServices, and cloud-native components.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker for OMS deployment and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Strong soft skills: self-learning, collaboration, planning, and organization.

Certifications Required

• Mandatory: IBM Sterling OMS Certification.