Senior Technical Product Owner

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced German speaking Technical Product Owner who sits comfortably between Product and Engineering. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who can translate complex business requirements into clear, structured, and actionable work for development teams.

Remote | Permanent | Negotiable

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities

1. Requirements & Backlog Ownership

• Break down high-level business and system requirements into clear Epics, User Stories, and Tasks
• Ensure all backlog items meet a strong “Ready for Development” standard
• Maintain a well-groomed, prioritised backlog across multiple feature areas
• Support product leadership with prioritisation and delivery planning

2. Technical Understanding & Architecture Alignment

• Develop a strong understanding of internal data models and system architecture
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Tech Leads to design scalable solutions
• Validate technical feasibility, dependencies, risks, and downstream impact
• Document integration logic, data mapping, workflows, and system behaviour

3. Integration Leadership

• Own requirements for system-to-system integrations (APIs, financial systems, external platforms, identity services, etc.)
• Define API contracts, error handling, sync logic, and data transformation rules
• Work directly with external technical teams when required

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the technical counterpart to developers on the product side
• Work closely with Business Owners, QA, Customer Support, and other stakeholders
• Ensure requirements reflect real user and business needs
• Communicate scope, risks, dependencies, and timelines clearly

5. Delivery & Release Support

• Provide ongoing clarification during development
• Ensure acceptance criteria, edge cases, and non-functional requirements are captured
• Support QA with testing scenarios and validation
• Assist with release readiness and supporting documentation

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have

• Strong technical background (e.g. former backend developer, system integrator, or technical analyst)
• Hands-on experience with APIs, data models, and distributed systems
• Proven experience writing clear, structured technical requirements
• Solid experience working with Jira and disciplined backlog management
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Comfortable working across complex systems, teams, and geographies

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with ERP, finance, or property management systems
• Experience working on multi-country or multi-tenant SaaS platforms
• Exposure to distributed or remote engineering teams