Payment Platform Product Owner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Payment Platform Product Owner (Fintech): Leading an agile squad to develop and optimize enterprise payment platform components with an accent on compliance, scalability, and merchant integration. Focus on managing the product roadmap, translating regulatory requirements into actionable backlog items, and ensuring high-quality delivery through cross-functional collaboration.

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing expert guidance and solutions across digital, telecom, life sciences, and engineering sectors globally.

What you will do

• Define, prioritize, and manage the platform roadmap to deliver continuous value to merchants and customers.
• Translate business strategy and complex regulatory standards into clear platform goals and backlog items.
• Act as the Product Owner for an agile squad to ensure high-quality, iterative feature delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on API design, integrations, and system scalability.
• Partner with compliance and risk departments to maintain standards like PCI DSS, AML, and PSD2.
• Manage key platform features including merchant portals, payment pages, and gateways.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in product management or product ownership within software development.
• Strong knowledge of payment platforms, regulatory standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Fluent English proficiency required.
• Proven experience owning roadmaps and delivering outcomes within agile squads.
• Technical literacy to engage effectively with engineering teams on APIs and system design.
• Active Agile certification (e.g., CSPO or SAFe PO/PM).

Culture & Benefits

• Access to a robust internal training system with over 250 modules via an internal Academy.
• Diverse international environment comprising 110+ nationalities.
• Focus on career development with a track record of leadership promotion from within.
• Vibrant workplace culture featuring regular team buildings and after-work events.
• Active participation in company-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Hiring process

• Initial brief virtual or phone call to discuss motivations and fit.
• Average of 3 rounds of interviews with the line manager and cross-functional team members.
• Potential case study or technical assessment depending on specific role requirements.