Lead Software Engineer – Retail Merchandising, PIM

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer responsible for engineering and automation of merchandising platforms at Williams-Sonoma. Requires expertise in Stibo STEP PIM and Oracle Retail Suite with focus on AI development.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and implementing Oracle Retail Merchandising Cloud Services and Stibo Systems STEP, with a strong focus on data integration, product lifecycle management, and automated business rules. Proficient in software development, particularly in JavaScript and PL/SQL, with a deep understanding of retail industry standards and practices.

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Oracle Retail Merchandising Cloud Services (ORMCS)Stibo Systems STEP ConfigurationJavaScript DevelopmentPL/SQL Query OptimizationAgile Methodologies (Jira/Git)

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptXMLXSDJSONPL/SQLRESTful Web ServicesSOAP Web ServicesData IntegrationProduct Taxonomy DefinitionAutomated Business Rules

Soft Skills

CollaborationPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Stibo STEPOracle RMS/RMFCSAgentic AI FrameworksLinux EnvironmentsCloud ApplicationsSaaS Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer ScienceEngineering

Industry Keywords

Retail Industry ExperienceMerchandise HierarchiesInventory ManagementPricing SystemsSupply Chain Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPJavaScriptLinuxOracleSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement Oracle Retail Merchandising Cloud Services (ORMCS) alongside enterprise PIM platforms (like Stibo Systems STEP).
Actively write code, configure, and architect Stibo STEP (Item, Location, Vendor Portal) alongside Oracle Retail Merchandising Systems (RMS/RMFCS).
Define enterprise-wide data models and product taxonomy. Engineer custom Stibo JavaScript business rules, state transitions, and approval workflows.
Establish a single source of truth by aggregating, standardizing, and synchronizing product data (attributes, hierarchies, taxonomy).
Configure automated business rules and change-management workflows to review, approve, and enrich item data before it hits customer touchpoints.
Map and build data integration pipelines between RMS, PIM, ERP, and e-commerce systems to enable omnichannel journeys.
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from vendor onboarding and purchase orders to pricing, inventory allocation, and fulfillment.
Use production-grade Agentic AI frameworks to automate complex retail tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of core retail industry experience with a deep understanding of merchandise hierarchies, foundational inventory management, pricing systems, and supply chain operations.
8+ years of hands-on software development experience utilizing JavaScript, XML, XSD, JSON, Linux environments, and RESTful/SOAP Web Services.
8+ years of direct configuration and architecture experience within Stibo STEP PIM (workflows, portal development, endpoint integrations).
Deep technical exposure to Oracle RMS/RMFCS database schemas, including advanced capability writing/reviewing complex operational PL/SQL queries and performance-tuning Oracle databases.
Demonstrated experience in developing autonomous AI agents. Practical experience with prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
Proven capability to prioritize deliverables, architect reusable systems, and collaborate with Product Management teams in a fast-paced Agile environment (Jira/Git).
Familiarity with deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise applications in cloud and SaaS environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities