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Senior Technical Product Owner

Executive Placements
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

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 Were 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

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13 Jan 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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