Valley Bank · 18 hours ago
Technical Product Owner
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expValley Bank is a leading relationship bank built for growth, focusing on the potential of both clients and associates. The Technical Product Owner will act as a bridge between business and engineering teams, defining the vision and roadmap for platform services that enhance microservices architecture and ensure system reliability and security.
Banking
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Engineering leadership to define and translate the platform vision and strategy into actionable technical designs and a long-term roadmap
Create, prioritize, and maintain a detailed technical product backlog, including epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the development team. This includes prioritizing technical debt alongside new features to ensure system health and agility
Provide clear guidance and clarification to the delivery teams during all Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives). Perform code reviews for pull requests and to ensure coding standards are met. Be on point for resolving issues relative to architecture, orchestration, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines
Facilitate communication and alignment across cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, architecture, Infosec, operations, and business stakeholders) to manage dependencies and ensure successful delivery of platform capabilities
Ensure clear and detailed documentation of designs and solution overviews. Ensure platform development aligns with security and regulatory compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of web application architecture, architectural patterns, and design principles
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and work management tools like Jira and/or Azure DevOps
Knowledge of databases (RDBMS, NoSQL, Redis), data transport (Service Bus, MQ) and data interchange formats (JSON, XML)
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and make data-driven decisions
Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively within and across multiple teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager in a software development environment
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field
Hands-on experience or a strong background in software development or system analysis
Proven experience working with microservices architectures, API design principles (RESTful services), containerization, and orchestration technologies
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
A minimum of 3 years working in a banking, payments or financial services vertical
Company
Valley Bank
Valley National Bank is a regional financial institution
1001-5000 employees
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Curt Lang
Chief Banking Officer, New Jersey
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