Technical Product Owner (E-commerce Platform)

Rogue Fitness; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogue Fitness is seeking a Technical Product Owner to lead the technical execution of our mobile app and expand to the broader e-commerce ecosystem. You will translate complex technical needs into clear priorities, collaborating with engineering, QA, UX, and business stakeholders to deliver a fast, reliable, and scalable platform.

You’ll own the roadmap for the React Native app and related backend services, with a focus on performance and platform health, while aligning with the company’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical/mobile setting.
• Experience owning or supporting mobile apps, ideally React Native.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js backend services and APIs.
• Ability to discuss technical trade-offs with engineering teams.
• Experience turning business goals into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Comfortable in Agile/Scrum with multiple developers and QA resources.
• Analytical, with strong prioritization for performance and reliability.
• Excellent communication to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in fitness or performance-driven products.

Responsibilities

• Own and communicate the technical product vision and roadmap, starting with the React Native mobile app.
• Collaborate with engineering to deliver features across Node.js microservices and a Vue 3 SSR frontend.
• Define and prioritize work across mobile app, backend services, APIs, and frontend.
• Translate business goals into user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain the backlog with focus on performance, scalability, and platform health.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, QA, UX, operations, and stakeholders.
• Work with QA to ensure high-quality, stable releases for mobile and backend systems.
• Coordinate with full-time developers and consulting resources on dependencies.
• Analyze performance, system health, and customer behavior to inform decisions.
• Support architectural discussions by communicating constraints without coding.
• Identify opportunities to improve app performance and end-to-end customer experience.

Skills

Product Owner

Product Manager

Mobile apps

React Native

Node.js

APIs

Distributed systems

Agile/Scrum

Technical communication

Stakeholder alignment

Tools

React Native

Node.js

Vue.js

Vue 3 SSR

Job description

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Technical Product Owner who thrives at the intersection of technology, performance, and training culture. This role is for someone who understands modern web architectures and cares deeply about building digital platforms as durable and high-performing as the equipment they support.

You’ll own the technical execution of our mobile app, built with React Native, initially focusing 100% on delivering a fast, reliable, and performance-driven experience for athletes and strength enthusiasts. As the product evolves, this role will expand to support both the mobile app and our broader e-commerce ecosystem.

Working closely with engineering, QA, and business stakeholders, you’ll help guide a modern platform powered by Node.js microservices and a custom Vue 3 SSR frontend, translating complex technical concepts into clear priorities. Your work will ensure our digital experiences scale, perform under peak demand, and meet the same high standards as the equipment our community relies on.

Your work will directly impact how serious strength athletes discover, configure, and purchase the gear they use every day—whether they’re outfitting a garage gym or preparing for competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and communicate the technical product vision and roadmap, with an initial focus on the React Native mobile app and a planned expansion to the broader e-commerce ecosystem

• Partner closely with engineering to plan and deliver features across a Node.js microservices architecture supporting mobile and web experiences

• Define and prioritize work across the React Native mobile app, backend services, APIs, and a custom Vue 3 SSR frontend

• Translate business goals and technical needs into well-defined user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria

• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog with a strong focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and long-term platform health

• Act as the primary liaison between engineering, QA, UX, operations, and business stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with QA to ensure high-quality, stable releases across mobile and distributed backend systems

• Manage technical dependencies and coordinate work across full-time developers and consulting resources

• Analyze product performance, system health, and customer behavior to inform decisions and trade-offs

• Support architectural discussions by understanding and clearly communicating technical concepts and constraints (without needing to write code)

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve app performance, platform resilience, and the end-to-end customer experience
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical, platform, or mobile-focused environment

• Hands-on experience owning or supporting mobile applications, preferably built with React Native or similar cross-platform frameworks

• Strong understanding of modern backend architectures, including Node.js-based services, APIs, and distributed systems

• Proven ability to discuss technical details, understand system trade-offs, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams

• Experience translating business objectives into clear user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria

• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with multiple developers and dedicated QA resources

• Strong analytical and prioritization skills in performance- and reliability-sensitive environments

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Genuine interest in fitness, strength training, or performance-driven products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with custom frontends built using modern frameworks such as Vue.js

• Familiarity with server-side rendering, performance optimization, and mobile/web integration challenges

• Experience supporting high-traffic, high-demand digital products (e-commerce, media, or consumer platforms)

• Background coordinating work across internal teams and external consulting partners

• Exposure to platform modernization, system migrations, or evolving technical architectures

• CSPO, PSPO, or similar Agile certification