Test Specialist

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance for Oracle Xstore POS implementation and rollout, ensuring store-ready releases with minimal production risk across multi-country deployments and integrations.

The role will own test strategy, execution governance, environment readiness, and defect management across System, Integration, and UAT phases. 

Key Responsibilities

A. QA Strategy & Governance

• Define and own QA strategy, test planning, and execution governance for Xstore programs
• Establish entry/exit criteria, environment readiness, and release quality gates
• Drive quality governance across cross-functional teams (Business, Dev, Integration, Deployment)

B. End-to-End Testing Ownership

• Lead end-to-end validation across POS workflows, including:
  • Sales, returns, tenders, promotions
  • Store operations and backend integrations
• Own testing across multiple phases:
  • System Testing
  • System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) 
• Ensure certification of Xstore builds for QA and production readiness

C. Integration & Data Validation

• Drive integration testing across upstream/downstream systems including ERP, SAP, SAP CAR, HRMS, etc. 
• Validate inbound/outbound data flows across Xstore, XOCS, and integration layers
• Coordinate with dependent systems to ensure end-to-end data validation

D. Regression & Compatibility Testing

• Own regression and backward compatibility testing across releases and regions
• Plan automation for repeatable regression scenarios
• Ensure minimal regression leakage during rollout phases

E. Non-Functional & Device Testing

• Oversee NFR validation (performance, stability, reliability)
• Lead POS hardware & peripheral testing (scanners, printers, payment devices) 

F. Defect Management & RCA

• Drive defect lifecycle management and prioritization
• Perform root cause analysis and quality improvement actions
• Ensure timely closure aligned with release timelines

G. UAT, Pilot & Rollout Support

• Support and govern: 
  • UAT cycles and business validation
  • Pilot store testing and rollout readiness
• Enable store-ready deployment with minimal disruption

H. Release & Environment Readiness

• Validate: 
  • Builds, configurations, and upgrades
  • Security and platform changes

Ensure production readiness and stable store operations

Skill Requirements

Core Skills

• Strong expertise in: 
  • Oracle Retail Xstore POS testing
  • POS Functional & Integration Testing
  • Regression & Backward Compatibility testing 
  • Automation using XUnit and Playwright

Testing Capabilities

• Test Strategy & Planning
• Defect Management & RCA
• API & Backend Validation
• Agile/Sprint-based QA delivery 

Domain Experience

• Retail POS systems (mandatory)
• Multi-country POS rollout experience (preferred) 
• Experience validating: 
  • Store operations workflows
  • Payments, promotions, and omnichannel flows

4. Experience Requirements

• 10+ years in QA with strong POS domain exposure
• Proven experience leading end-to-end QA for Oracle Xstore implementations / upgrades
• Experience in large-scale enterprise retail transformations

5. Key Success Metrics 

• Zero critical defects in production during rollout
• Successful completion of SIT/UAT with high quality acceptance rates
• Stable store operations during pilot and hypercare
• Minimal regression defects across releases

6. Stakeholder Interaction

• Business / Store Operations teams
• Development & Integration teams
• Deployment & Rollout teams
• Program / PMO leadership

7. Nice to Have

• Oracle Xstore certification
• Automation frameworks for POS testing

Other Requirements