Technical Product Owner - Cape Town at Optimal Growth Technologies

Main Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance of the clients Roadmap and fulfilment in line with the key objectives

• Support Markets to satisfy Supervisory Bodies, making sure All Vendors and Partners are responsible for the majority of the costs associated with any regulatory changes
• Critical Resource of API SME/Engineer, Configuration Integration Authority, Mobile Money-NextGen Systems Engineer

Technical Product Ownership for Mobile

Key Input to prioritizing business requirements for new roadmap items from all markets

• Troubleshooting and resolving Nextgen Technical debt of the Value Streams and Markets

Managing the COE Config Resources to structure their demands from the Value Stream ARTs

• Implementation Authority for complex configuration requirements
• Managing the G2 Exposure/API work Load along with the Technical aspects

Ensuring that business processes are adapted to meet new product offerings

• Providing Environment Readiness assessments for service assurance; before Launch and for Markets delivery work
• Critical Resource for managing the Markets Core Commercial Change Requests 
• Double hatting to cover the CAPEX gaps for the Scrum Master role vacancies.

Skills

• Software Development background in Java, Python, Node.Js
• Experience with ESB and API Orchestration products (Oracle ESB, WSO2)
• In depth knowledge of API test tools and platforms (SOAP UI, Postman, Insomnia) and associated automation tools.
• In depth knowledge of core CPS and FinTech APIs and integration strategies.
• Detailed product knowledge and business configuration knowledge of M-Pesa
• SAFe 5 Product Management Certified
• Technical Expertise
• Personal Attributes
• Self-starter
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high paced environment.