OMS Solutions Architect

About the role

As an OMS Solutions Architect
, you will make an impact by leading the design and implementation of a large‑scale Order Management System (OMS) transformation program. You will be a valued member of the ISG team
, collaborating with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to deliver scalable, high‑performing solutions aligned with strategic objectives for fulfillment and customer experience.

• 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, and e‑commerce platforms.
• Lead technical workshops, guide teams through design decisions, and establish best practices for OMS development and deployment.
• Provide governance on CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops processes for OMS solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to present solution options, fit‑gap analysis, and roadmap to senior leadership.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Richmond, VA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

• 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.
• Expertise in IBM Sterling OMS Container version and Sterling Intelligent Promising.
• Proficiency in Java, XML, XSLT, REST/SOAP web services, and Spring Boot microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and tools like Kafka, Cassandra, Elastic, ELK, Dynatrace, and JMeter.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with leadership experience managing teams of 10–30 members.

• Certifications:
  
  IBM Sterling and Azure Certified Solutions Architect.
• Experience with low‑code/no‑code development approaches.
• Exposure to global OMS programs and multi‑region deployments.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.