Technical Product Owner
Core
Lead product ownership for Axos Bank's Core Services platform, acting as the connective tissue between engineering teams and business stakeholders to drive delivery of mission-critical financial services infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Product Owner (Backend/Platform)
Builds
Core banking APIs, Identity, Rules Manager, Document Service, Notifications, and enterprise offerings across Bank, Borrow, Invest, and Plan.
Domain
Financial Services / Banking / Fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend systems knowledge, API design (REST/GraphQL), Microservices architecture, Distributed systems, Event-driven design, Technical documentation interpretation, User story writing for backend systems, Cross-system dependency management, Agile/Scrum facilitation, Executive reporting
Preferred skills
Regulated environments experience (Banking/Fintech), Service isolation strategies, Caching layers, API versioning
Technologies
REST, GraphQL, Microservices, Distributed systems, Event-driven design
Responsibilities
Own the product backlog for Core Services platforms; Deep-dive into technical architecture and API contracts to write precise epics and user stories; Drive prioritization based on technical debt, system risk, and regulatory impact; Partner with Engineering leadership to evaluate feasibility and scalability; Act as the single point of accountability for backlog clarity and definition of done; Lead sprint planning and release planning; Enforce strict release governance and monitor production incidents; Drive cross-team alignment across Clearing, AAS, OLB, Commercial, QA, and Infrastructure teams; Provide executive-ready reporting on roadmap progress and risks; Evaluate technical proposals and tradeoffs including service isolation and caching strategies.