Application Modernization Product Owner

Globe Telecom, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GCash is seeking a seasoned Product Owner to lead the Application Modernization effort for our mobile financial platform. You will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning modernization with business goals and customer experience improvements.

You will guide the transition from legacy architectures to scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions, collaborate with engineering, QA, DevOps, and business units, and ensure governance and compliance across PCI-DSS and GDPR standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering or related field.
• Proven track record modernizing mobile apps.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define vision, strategy, and roadmap for app modernization.
• Lead modernization from legacy to scalable architectures.
• Enforce governance and security compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, DevOps, and business units.
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Mobile development

Cloud platforms

Microservices

API gateways

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Observability

Security compliance

Tools

Datadog

New Relic

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

## Application Modernization Product OwnerApply: NCR - WCC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0000021009Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation! G ka ba? Join the G Nation today!Who you’ll be working with:If you have a strong background in IT, computer science, or software engineering, and are analytical, technologically savvy, solutions and process-focused, then the Technology & Operations team may be for you!You will be responsible for the following:* Product Ownership & Strategy - Defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for GCash App Modernization & Governance. Aligning modernization efforts with business goals, customer experience improvements, and technology advancements.* App Modernization & Technical Leadership - Leading the transition from legacy architectures to modern, scalable, and resilient solutions.* App Governance & Compliance - Defining and enforcing app governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and security frameworks.* Collaboration & Stakeholder Management - Working closely with engineering teams, QA, DevOps, and business units to ensure smooth execution of modernization initiatives.* Communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities and business impact.We’re looking for:* 12+ years of experience in software engineering, mobile development, or cloud-native architectures.* Proven experience in modernizing mobile applications (preferably Flutter, Kotlin, Swift, or React Native).* Strong knowledge of microservices, API gateways, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.* Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and related services.* Understanding of app security best practices, compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, GDPR), and DevSecOps principles. Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).**What We Offer**Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package