Product Owner

Zad aljoud -; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Riyadh is seeking an IT Product Owner to oversee the product strategy and development process. This role requires a senior backend developer with over 5 years of experience and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle, creating documentation, and ensuring collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Senior Backend Developer.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager or IT Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology product strategy and lifecycle.
• Create and maintain technical and functional documentation.
• Manage product development from concept to release.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and user stories.
• Coordinate with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams.

Skills

Project Management

Backend Development (PHP/Laravel, Node.js)

API and Microservices

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

• The IT Product Owner will own the technology product strategy, development, and lifecycle while acting as a Senior Backend Developer.
• The role includes creating and maintaining full technical and functional documentation for all products to ensure smooth collaboration between stakeholders, developers, and external teams.

Job Requirements

• Project & Lifecycle Management
• Manage product development from concept to release.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and user stories.
• Coordinate with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams for smooth releases.
• 5+ years as a Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel, Node.js, or similar).
• Proven experience (2+ years) as a Product Manager or IT Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.