Axos Bank · 1 month ago
Data Platform Product Owner
HQ - San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expAxos Bank is seeking a VP, Data Platform Product Owner, to shape the next generation of our enterprise data platform. This role bridges strategy and execution — owning the roadmap, backlog, and outcomes that enable analytics, AI, and business innovation across the organization.
Banking
Responsibilities
Own and manage the data engineering backlog—prioritize stories, define acceptance criteria, and ensure delivery of pipelines and platform capabilities that accelerate data availability and quality
Partner with Business Units, Analytics, and Tech Leadership to ensure data products are trusted, timely, and aligned with business priorities
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Tech Leads, and Architects to translate technical vision into actionable deliverables for ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and serving layers
Advocate for governed, scalable, and AI-ready data—partnering with Collibra and platform teams to ensure compliance and discoverability
Champion AI-assisted development and automation (e.g., dbt auto-tests, Databricks notebooks, CI/CD intelligence, metadata lineage) to improve team velocity and reduce manual workload
Leverage AI/ML-based monitoring and observability tools to enhance data reliability, anomaly detection, and operational performance
Drive the Data Platform roadmap, aligning across engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders with clear transparency and measurable impact
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, using metrics and retrospectives to increase throughput, quality, and predictability of delivery
Represent the engineering voice in cross-functional planning and communicate technical dependencies, risks, and opportunities clearly
Mentor junior Scrum Masters and influence agile practices to enhance team productivity and engagement
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Product Ownership, or Technical Program Management roles within modern data environments
Hands-on familiarity with Databricks, dbt, Fivetran, Kafka, Census, Azure Data Services, SSIS, Tableau, and Collibra
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ADO, Databricks Assistant, or similar) to boost productivity and code quality
Strong grasp of data architecture, pipelines, orchestration, and governance frameworks
Proven ability to manage backlogs, define roadmaps, and drive delivery through Agile methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience working in financial services or regulated data ecosystems
Exposure to Lakehouse architectures, metadata-driven automation, and AI Ops for data platforms
Certifications such as CSPO, SAFe POPM, or Cloud certifications are advantageous
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading
Company
Axos Bank
Axos Bank is an online bank that assists consumers and businesses in managing their finances.
1001-5000 employees
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Raymond Matsumoto
Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer
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