[Remote] Lead Software Engineer, Oracle Xstore

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foot Locker is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep technical experience in Oracle Xstore to lead the design and modernization of their POS platform. The role involves driving version upgrades, enhancing system resilience, and collaborating with various teams to deliver foundational improvements that enhance operational excellence.ResponsibilitiesLead Oracle Xstore development, enhancements, and lifecycle management—focusing on stability, maintainability, and scalabilityDrive major version upgrades, patching cycles, dependency modernization, and technical debt reduction with structured rollout plansExpand and optimize configuration management: store-specific overrides, tenancy handling, global/local variance, and dynamic configuration modelsArchitect and implement core services, frameworks, and extension points that other teams can build onImplement country‑specific compliance requirements—fiscalization, tax rules, receipt specifications, privacy mandates, and transaction standardsWork cross-functionally to ensure adherence to local regulations, certification requirements, and retail compliance frameworksImprove platform-level resiliency, startup health, and recovery processesEnhance and standardize observability across the entire POS landscape—logs, metrics, traces, health checks, dashboards, and alertingChampion operational efficiency by designing better troubleshooting tools, diagnostics, self-healing mechanisms, and automated monitoringLead incident response and postmortems, reducing MTTR and improving fleet-wide reliabilityProvide technical leadership and mentorship for engineers across POS teamsDrive architectural discussions, propose foundational improvements, and establish engineering best practicesGuide cross-team initiatives and represent the POS Foundation in design reviews, rollout planning, and vendor interactionsSkills7+ years engineering experience with strong emphasis on Oracle Xstore (POS and Back Office) including customizations and environment managementProven experience performing Xstore upgrades, patching, platform migrations, and architectural modernizationDeep understanding of retail store POS operations, system flows, configuration frameworks, and store-level constraintsStrong proficiency in Java (Xstore), RESTful services, integrations, and patterns for large-scale distributed retail systemsExperience building or evolving observability: logging pipelines, telemetry standards, dashboards, alerting, and health checksDemonstrated ability to lead large technical initiatives with multiple stakeholdersExcellent communication skills and an ability to work cross-functionally with Ops, Security, Infrastructure, and Field teamsExperience supporting international POS deployments involving fiscalization, tax rules, receipt formats, and local compliance frameworksStrong understanding of store networking fundamentals, deployment patterns, and offline/failover strategiesExposure to performance tuning, startup optimization, service orchestration, and large-scale rollout managementExperience with automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for builds, deployments, and diagnosticsPrevious work modernizing legacy retail platforms or designing foundational frameworksBenefitsEmployee DiscountPaid Time OffMedical | Dental | Vision Coverage401(k) | Roth 401(k)Stock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountOpportunities for AdvancementTuition Reimbursement for Qualified CoursesStrong Company CultureEmployee Resource GroupsCompany OverviewFoot Locker is a retailer of athletic footwear and apparel. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.footlocker-inc.com.