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Technical Product Owner

Crayon Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner with at least 5 years of experience to manage the development and enhancement of our technology solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with remote developers and in-person clients to translate business needs into scalable and effective products. This is not a developer role but rather a client facing ‘business analyst’ role.

What you'll do

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, regular follow-ups, and accurate management of client expectations
  • Translate client requests into detailed, workable tasks for the development team, data analysts, and database administrators
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and delivery
  • Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
  • Prioritize and manage the product backlog to ensure timely and high-quality releases
  • Work closely with development teams to provide guidance, clarify requirements, and remove blockers
  • Edit and perform MySQL database functions as needed to support client requirements and troubleshoot issues
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation
  • Ensure product performance, scalability, and security meet industry standards
  • Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure feedback is incorporated into future iterations
  • Monitor and report on key product metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, regular follow-ups, and accurate management of client expectations
  • Translate client requests into detailed, workable tasks for the development team, data analysts, and database administrators
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and delivery
  • Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications
  • Prioritize and manage the product backlog to ensure timely and high-quality releases
  • Work closely with development teams to provide guidance, clarify requirements, and remove blockers
  • Edit and perform MySQL database functions as needed to support client requirements and troubleshoot issues
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation
  • Ensure product performance, scalability, and security meet industry standards
  • Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure feedback is incorporated into future iterations
  • Monitor and report on key product metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
  • Mysql: 4 to 5 years
  • Lamp Stack: 4 to 5 years
  • Software Development Process: 4 to 5 years
  • Client Focus: 4 to 5 years
  • Cloud-Based: 4 to 5 years
  • Rest Apis: 4 to 5 years
  • Saas Platforms: 4 to 5 years
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role
  • Strong technical background with an understanding of software development processes
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable development plans
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong understanding of cloud based SaaS platforms with technical understanding of a LAMP Stack, REST APIs, and MySQL
  • Experience working with Retail and Fast Moving Consumer Goods technology solutions is advantageous
  • Ability to assess code or challenges and communicate effectively with developers for resolutions
  • Understanding of high level software architecture
  • Experience working with Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
  • Candidate Assessment Process
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment within a specified deadline

What you'll need

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role
  • Strong technical background with an understanding of software development processes
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable development plans
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong understanding of cloud based SaaS platforms with technical understanding of a LAMP Stack, REST APIs, and MySQL
  • Experience working with Retail and Fast Moving Consumer Goods technology solutions is advantageous
  • Ability to assess code or challenges and communicate effectively with developers for resolutions
  • Understanding of high level software architecture
  • Experience working with Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
  • Candidate Assessment Process
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment within a specified deadline
30 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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