Technical Product Owner

Overview

Our client is seeking a junior/mid-level, technical candidate willing to transition into this product Owner position. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy and technology, partnering closely with engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver solutions that create measurable business value.

The ideal candidate combines strong Product Owner or Product Management experience with a solid technical foundation, particularly around APIs, Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), and software delivery practices. This individual will own product backlogs, drive requirements definition, and help guide teams through the full software development lifecycle.

Experience within highly regulated environments such as banking, financial services, healthcare, or insurance is highly desirable.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Onsite
Experience Level: 2–5 Years

Top Skills

Technical background preferred (Application Developer, Software Engineer, Technical Analyst, etc.)

• Strong understanding of APIs and Event Driven Architecture

• Demonstrated interest in Product Ownership responsibilities

• Experience gathering requirements or working closely with business stakeholders

• Looking to transition from a technical role into a Product Owner career path

Additional Hiring Notes

• No traditional Product Owners

• Manager is open to strong technical candidates transitioning into Product Ownership

• Regulated industry experience is preferred but not required

• Leadership experience is a plus for the senior opening

• API knowledge and Event Driven Architecture are required for both openings

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

• Analyze business challenges and market opportunities, translating them into actionable product initiatives.

• Learn to Define product vision, roadmap, and feature priorities.

• Prioritize product backlog based on customer value, business impact, and ROI.

Technical Collaboration

• Partner closely with architects and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.

• Support initiatives involving APIs, integrations, and Event-Driven Architectures.

• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Help bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or similar role supporting software delivery

• Experience working in Agile environments

• Understanding of APIs and integration patterns

• Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture concepts

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous application development experience

• Experience with microservices architectures

• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, or other regulated industries

• Leadership or team mentoring experience

• Experience working with distributed systems and enterprise integration platforms

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will typically have:

• Experience supporting API-based platforms and integration initiatives

• Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture concepts, messaging, or asynchronous systems

• Strong Agile backlog ownership experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with both executives and engineers

• Experience balancing business priorities with technical constraints

• Background in financial services or another regulated industry