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Role Description
Job Description: Technical Product Owner - Payment Gateway Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner with deep expertise in Payment Gateway systems to lead the product strategy, development, and delivery of our payment solutions. This role combines product management acumen with good technical knowledge to bridge the gap between business objectives, customer needs, and engineering teams. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for payment gateway solutions
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats
Prioritize features and enhancements based on business impact, customer feedback, and technical feasibility
Ensure alignment between product strategy and organizational goals Requirements & Backlog Management
Gather, analyze, and document detailed business and technical requirements from stakeholders
Create and maintain a well-prioritized product backlog with clear acceptance criteria
Write epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria with sufficient technical depth
Manage scope and prevent scope creep through effective negotiation with business and technical teams Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Engineering, QA, Design, and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery
Act as the single point of contact for product decisions and trade-offs
Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders
Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Technical Leadership
Lead technical design discussions and architectural decisions for payment gateway features
Review technical proposals and provide constructive feedback
Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, and scalability requirements (PCI-DSS, PSD2, etc.)
Identify technical risks early and collaborate on mitigation strategies Quality & Compliance
Ensure all payment solutions meet regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, PSD2, GDPR, local regulations)
Define quality standards and testing requirements for payment systems
Oversee UAT planning and execution for payment features
Monitor post-launch performance and drive continuous improvements Customer & Stakeholder Management
Gather customer feedback and translate into actionable product requirements
Conduct product demos and training sessions with key stakeholders
Manage customer expectations and communicate product roadmap clearly
Track and report on product metrics, KPIs, and business impact ________________________________________ Required Qualifications Experience
5+ years in Product Management or Technical Product Ownership roles
3+ years of hands-on experience with payment gateway systems, payment processors, or fintech products
Proven experience managing complex, regulated software products
Background in B2B SaaS or enterprise software preferred Technical Skills
Strong understanding of payment systems and payment flows (authorization, settlement, reconciliation)
Knowledge of payment gateway APIs and integration patterns
Familiarity with payment security standards (PCI-DSS, tokenization, encryption)
Understanding of database systems, APIs,
Ability to read and understand technical documentation and code (not necessarily write code) Core Competencies
Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable roadmaps
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Project management skills with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies
Business acumen and understanding of financial/payment industry metrics
Attention to detail, especially regarding compliance and security ________________________________________ Technical Competencies (In-Depth) Payment Gateway Expertise
Deep understanding of payment authorization, settlement, and reconciliation workflows
Knowledge of card brands (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and their requirements
Understanding of payment failure scenarios and remediation strategies Security & Compliance
Strong grasp of payment security best practices
Knowledge of PCI-DSS compliance requirements and audit processes
Understanding of data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, regional laws)
Ability to translate compliance requirements into product features Integration & API Design
Experience designing and managing payment APIs
Understanding of webhook management and asynchronous processing
Knowledge of payment integration best practices with third-party systems
Familiarity with payment testing environments and sandbox systems
Skills
Product Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Payment APIs, Payment Processing, User Acceptance Testing, Scrum

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