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Position Title: Product Owner
Employer: YaYa PII SC (YaYa Wallet)
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 6 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Sector: Financial Technology
Reports to: CEO
Career Level: 7+ years of work experience a Product Owner or in a similar role in a technology-driven environment
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications:
- Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 7+ years of work experience a Product Owner or similar role in a technology-driven environment
- Certification: Node.js, MySQL, full-stack development, Java, Flutter, C#, C++, Python, and Postgres DB
About YaYa Wallet:
YaYa Wallet (YaYa PII SC) is a Payment Instrument Issuer focusing on providing payment solutions through mobile wallet software systems, committed to delivering faster, secure, inclusive, and tailored digital financial services. Our services include bank transfers, cash-in and cash-out, utility and bill payments, merchant transactions, inward international remittances, and recurring or scheduled payments. As a dynamic and rapidly growing company, we are seeking a talented and ambitious product owner to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Product Owner is responsible for leading the development and delivery of high-impact digital solutions across desktop and mobile platforms. This role combines technical expertise with strategic oversight to ensure that product features align with business goals and customer needs.
A strong grasp of cloud infrastructure (especially AWS), on-premise systems, and project tools like Jira and ServiceNow is essential. This role also requires excellent communication skills to translate business requirements into actionable development plans while ensuring compliance with digital payment regulations and fostering continuous improvement within the tech ecosystem.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Tech Stack Management:
- Oversee and manage IT infrastructure, including on-premises servers, AWS, and Telecloud environments
- Ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of the technology stack.
- Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to maintain system health and uptime.
2. Project Management:
- Utilize Jira, ServiceNow (SNOW), Slack, and other PMO tools to manage and track project progress.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
- Prioritize the backlog and ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
3. Development Oversight:
- Provide guidance on codebase management across multiple technologies, including Node.js, MySQL, full-stack development, Java, Flutter, C#, C++, Python, and Postgres DB.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure best practices in coding standards, code reviews, and testing.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in processes, tools, and technologies.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to drive innovation within the company.
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services (AWS), and on-premises server management
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, and Slack
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Organizational skills
- Attention to details on work assignments.
*Please ensure your application addresses all position qualifications, including education, experience, and required skills.
Closing date: August 11, 2025
Join us at YaYa Wallet and be part of a team that is transforming the way people manage their finances! We look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our success!!
