Senior OMS Architect — Sterling & Omnichannel Lead

TechDigital Group; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is looking for an OMS Solutions Architect based in Michigan to lead the design and transformation of Order Management Systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in OMS architecture and must possess strong expertise in IBM Sterling Technologies.

This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that system design aligns with business objectives, fosters effective performance, and maintains compliance. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of retail commerce.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5–10 years in OMS architecture.
• Proven track record of 2+ IBM Sterling OMS implementations for large retailers.
• Strong experience in retail commerce and omnichannel order management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of an OMS transformation program.
• Define OMS architecture leveraging IBM Sterling technologies and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.
• Ensure system scalability, security, and reliability.

Skills

IBM Sterling OMS

Java

REST/SOAP web services

Agile methodologies

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Must Have's:
12–15 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5–10 years in OMS architecture.
Proven track record of 2+ IBM Sterling OMS implementations for large retailers.
Strong experience in retail commerce and omnichannel order management.

The OMS Solutions Architect will lead the design and implementation of Order Management System (OMS) transformation program. This role requires deep expertise in IBM Sterling OMS, IBM Sterling Intelligent Promising and related technologies. The architect will collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions aligned with customers strategic objectives for fulfillment and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture
Define end-to-end OMS architecture leveraging IBM Sterling OMS, Sterling Intelligent Promising, Sterling Order Hub, Sterling Business Center and Spring boot microservices.
Design integration strategies with ERP, WMS, CRM, Planning, e-commerce platforms etc
Ensure architecture supports requirements such as promotions, inventory visibility, EDD, Order and returns orchestration.
Technical Leadership
Lead technical workshops and guide teams through design decisions.
Own and deliver Solution Design, navigate review and sign-off meetings.
Establish best practices for OMS development, configuration, and deployment.
Provide governance on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes for OMS solutions.
Track IBM Sterling product roadmap, and coordinate product upgrades as per business or technical needs
Lead/Anchor Solution Implementation phase(detail design, code, test, UAT, production release, post warranty support)
Lead observability and monitoring requirements and validation

Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with QVC business and IT stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.
Present solution options, fit-gap analysis, and roadmap to senior leadership.
Performance & Compliance
Ensure system scalability, security, and reliability.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience
12–15 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5–10 years in OMS architecture.
Proven track record of 2+ IBM Sterling OMS implementations for large retailers.
Strong experience in retail commerce and omnichannel order management.
Technical Expertise
IBM Sterling OMS Container version, IBM Sterling Intelligent Promising Container Version,
Proficiency in Java, XML, XSLT, REST/SOAP web services (Springboot microservices).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Kafka, Cassandra, Elastic, ELK, Dynatrace, jmeter.
Domain Knowledge
Deep understanding of order lifecycle, inventory visibility, payment processing, and reverse logistics.
Experience with integration frameworks and APIs for ERP, WMS, and CRM systems.
Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Leadership experience managing teams of 10–30 members.
Ability to work in Agile delivery environments using tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: IBM Sterling, Azure Certified Solutions Architect.
Experience with low-code/no-code development approaches.
Exposure to global OMS programs and