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# Product Owner

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Outsystems, Low-code, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa11b1b8f5c1371dc9e7e63b709fd8959

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related discipline.
6+ years of experience in product management or as a Product Owner.
Strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
Proven track record of managing enterprise-level digital products.
Experience working with cross-functional teams (development, UX, architecture).

 4. Preferred Skills
Experience with OutSystems or other low-code platforms.
Knowledge of enterprise platforms, APIs, and system integrations.
Experience in digital transformation or modernization projects.
Certification(s) such as:
o Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent
Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools.

 5. Key Competencies
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills
Strategic thinking and product visioning
Stakeholder engagement at senior levels
Ability to balance technical and business perspectives
Results-driven mindset
English Level: B2-C1
Optional (Nice-to-Have for Both Roles in This RFP Context)
Experience working with international organizations or large institutions (e.g., World Bank, IFC, etc.)
Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance requirements
Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred)
Exposure to microservices architecture and API-first design

## Description

The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for defining the product vision, managing the product backlog, and ensuring the delivery of high-value features aligned with business objectives for the STEP v2 OutSystems platform.

 2. Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and priorities.
Own and manage the product backlog:
o Create, prioritize, and refine user stories
o Define acceptance criteria
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product decisions.
Ensure alignment between business goals and development deliverables.
Collaborate with Solution Architects and development teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and OutSystems best practices.
Lead sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions.
Validate deliverables and accept/reject completed work.
Ensure timely delivery of features and incremental value.
Monitor product performance and recommend improvements.
Manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes.
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