Technical Product Owner

Beyond Co; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is looking for a Technical Product Owner based in Newmarket, Canada. This role requires managing an API solution while collaborating closely with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in API management and Agile methodologies. The position offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including a 4-day work week and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join a team that values diversity and innovation in the EdTech sector.

Benefits

4-day working week

Flexible working schedule

Onsite gym facilities

Annual development budget

Mental health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner in a hands-on product environment.
• Experience with API-first products or backend-heavy systems.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Product Owner for the API solution across international markets.
• Translate commercial and customer needs into actionable user stories.
• Manage the product backlog, prioritizing work to maximize impact.

Skills

API management

Agile methodologies

User story writing

Stakeholder communication

Backlog prioritization

Job description

Technical Product Owner

Reports to: CEO

Location: UK-based, flexible, with semi-regular visits to Newmarket HQ. (No sponsorship or relocation provided.)
Hours: 32 hours across a 4-day week, no salary sacrifice

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Product: Wonde, API - https://www.wonde.com/

Who we are and what is important to us

Beyond unifies three technology-driven brands, Wonde, Evouchers and Secure Schools.

Each brand shares a vision to reduce the friction of adapting technology, to help customers navigate an often overwhelming area and provide powerful solutions that make their everyday life easier.

The three brands run independently with the autonomy to continue to prosper although as part of the Beyond team, you’ll join a wider, supportive environment where you’ll be able to pull on the expertise and capabilities of the group.

We do not limit ourselves to standing still. We look ahead and strive to disrupt the sector we operate in. We believe technology should not be complicated or overwhelming. It should do what it says - quickly, safely and efficiently.

Who Wonde is

Wonde is an innovative and fast-growing, ed‑tech scale‑up that is on a mission to deliver cutting‑edge technologies to improve ways of working for the education sector.

Our goal is to ensure the focus is always on the learning outcomes for the students. We do this by transforming how school data is maintained, managed and accessed by third‑party applications (apps) via our simple API platform.

We are trusted by over 30,000 schools globally in the security and reliability of their technology and data.

We’re committed to changing the lives of students, teachers and parents and want the help of talented individuals who will support our journey in driving better outcomes for the education sector.

Job snapshot

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Owner to take ownership of our complex API solution with responsibility across international markets. In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams to translate commercial needs into clear, actionable requirements and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, reliable features.

This role is execution‑focused, you will actively drive work, unblock the team, and contribute technical insight to improve our product every day. Your technical expertise is essential: we need someone who can understand the architecture, integrations, and nuances of our API product and act as the bridge between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as the primary Product Owner for our API solution, operating across international markets to ensure alignment with global technical capabilities and business objectives.
• Work directly with engineering teams to break down complex technical concepts, validate feasibility, and deliver features efficiently.
• Translate commercial and customer needs into clear, actionable user stories with defined acceptance criteria.
• Manage the product backlog, prioritising work to maximise impact while balancing technical constraints.
• Act as the technical liaison between engineering and non‑technical stakeholders, ensuring both sides are aligned.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies: backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support delivery by answering technical questions, making timely decisions, and removing blockers.
• Maintain high‑quality API standards, documentation, and integration processes to meet both technical best practices and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to understand use cases, integration requirements, and feedback for continuous improvement.

What we’re hoping you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner (or similar role) in a hands‑on product environment, with a track record of delivering complex software or API solutions.
• Ideally, you have experience in API‑first products, integrations, or backend‑heavy systems where technical understanding was key to success.
• Skilled at prioritising work, writing clear user stories with acceptance criteria, and keeping the product backlog organised and actionable.
• Comfortable driving work forward directly, making decisions at pace, and engaging with technical details to support the engineering team.
• Familiar with sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives; able to work iteratively and adapt priorities as needed.
• Able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Skilled at weighing trade‑offs between technical feasibility and business impact to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Highly organised, proactive, and focused on delivering tangible improvements that make a difference for both the product and its users.

What you’ll get

Beyond is much more than just a place to work. It is a place to grow, innovate, excel and learn. We have tech people, creative people and people people, all focused on providing a superior customer experience.

We value, support and champion those we work with - promoting personal growth and happiness. We get that our success is dependent on the collective energy, intelligence and contributions of all our team members and we are committed to ensuring our work environment is the best it can be.

We value your commitment and have worked hard to create adaptable and comprehensive benefits packages to suit individual needs, although you can expect the below as standard:

• 4‑day working week
• Flexible working schedule/work‑from‑home opportunities
• Onsite gym facilities
• Annual personal and professional development budget
• Buying and selling holiday scheme
• Additional holiday for length of service
• Annual allowance for volunteering days
• Onsite trained mental health and well‑being champions
• Monthly lunch club (on us)
• Comprehensive wellness programmes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye examination scheme
• Financial contribution to the set up of work‑from‑home environments
• Use of new and leading technology in the form of apple products
• Frequent company‑funded social events
• Office closure between Christmas & New Year
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive employee referral scheme
• Casual Dress Code

In addition to the above, you’ll have access to our ‘take your pick’ benefits scheme, which is tailored specifically to you and includes:

• Enhanced pension payments
• Retail vouchers
• Private medical insurance
• Dental plan

Offer Process Checks

1. DBS Check: Verification of criminal records.
2. Right to Work: Confirmation of legal work eligibility.
3. References: Automated verification based on HMRC records.

We're excited about finding the right person for this position! With the dynamic market conditions, we're not setting a fixed application deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we'll be filling the role once we find the perfect match.

Diversity, Equal Opportunity

At Beyond, we celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life. If you need any accommodations during the application process, please don't hesitate to call or email us.

https://www.beyondco.com/