Product Owner

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Reporting to the Amit Kumar Yadav, the Product Owner is a dedicated role responsible for representing customer interests during the agile application development process.  The Product Owner works with Product Managers who have defined features and translates their product vision in to production reality. 

About the Role  : We are seeking a talented Technical Product Owner (PO) to join our Payment Infrastructure Product Management team and help drive the evolution of our infra and platform microservices products. This role focuses on defining new components, enhancing existing systems, and collaborating closely with engineering to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions. . This role will report into the Director - Product Management for Payments Infra & Platform.

• Analyze market trends and customer needs with the Product Manager to define future capabilities.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams using Agile methodologies to define scope and priorities.
• Review and accept/reject completed user stories based on quality and completeness.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Product and Engineering.
• Participate in customer discussions to gather and refine requirements.

• Academic background in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of overall experience in Banking or Payments  software or infrastructure domains.
• Working as technical PO, hands-on technical designer or tech lead roles
• Experienced as Product owner, Requirements Analyst or System Architect.
• Proven experience in designing end-to-end product solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Java 11 or higher, JSP/Angular UI
• Kafka, Apache Camel, Vert.X
• PostgreSQL, Oracle database
• Kubernetes, JBoss/WildFly/Weblogic, MQ
• Grafana, Prometheus, Logstash
• Knowledge of DevOps practices
• Knowledge of MS ecosystem (development, architecture, security) . Distributed systems design.
• Good understanding of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Self-driven and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Exposure to Payments or Financial Services domain is preferred.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra