Technical Platform Owner

Apex Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) program with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Technical Platform Owner to drive backlog prioritization, translate stakeholder requests into clear user stories, and own the platform roadmap for three Kafka platforms used by 140+ applications. Remote work is available across the US, with a focus on delivery and collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years as a technical product owner, strong data streaming/integration/API/big data skills, and experience with AWS and Jira/Jira Align.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 4–6 years of experience as a technical product owner.
• Product Owner experience with data streaming/integration, API development or big data; AWS; Jira/Jira Align; PI Planning and backlog refinement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the platform roadmap.
• Prioritize user stories and refine the product backlog.
• Establish the definition of done (DoD) for deliverables.
• Collaborate with QA on test case development.
• Manage client onboarding and address issues.
• Analyze metrics to assess user experience quality.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Data Streaming

Data Integration

API development

Big Data

AWS

PI Planning

Roadmap development

Backlog refinement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira / Jira Align

Job description

# Technical Platform OwnerApply**Job#: 3056108****Job Description:**Apex Systems is hiring a Technical Platform Owner for a large Healthcare client.**Location:** Fully remote anywhere in the US - you must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Technical Platform Owner to support key initiatives. This role is responsible for driving backlog prioritization, translating stakeholder requests into clear user stories, owning the platform roadmap, and enabling the engineering team to focus on delivery. The position will manage three Kafka platforms, which are utilized by over 140 applications for real-time data exchange.Key Responsibilities* Develop and maintain the platform roadmap.* Prioritize user stories and refine the product backlog.* Establish the definition of done (DoD) for deliverables.* Collaborate with QA on test case development.* Manage client onboarding and address any issues.* Analyze metrics to determine the quality of the user experience.Required Qualifications**Education:** A Bachelor's degree is required.**Experience:** A minimum of 4-6 years of experience is required, with a strong background as a technical product owner.**Technical Skills:*** Product Owner experience.* Experience with Data Streaming, Data Integration, API development, or Big Data.* Experience with AWS.* Proficiency with Jira or Jira Align.* Experience with PI Planning, roadmap development, and backlog refinement.Preferred Qualifications* Previous development or engineering experience.* Background in Cloud Engineering.Company Overview & CultureOur organization is a leader in the Health & Life Sciences industry. We are focused on delivering innovative solutions that facilitate real-time data exchange across numerous applications. This role is integral to our mission to simplify and enhance our technology platforms. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Various, NY, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 15, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $70 per hour