Hybrid Product Owner

at Qualco Technology

• Job title: Product Owner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, iOS
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Athens, Greece

About the role

• Experienced Product Owner at Qualco Group developing digital financial products on web and mobile platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage product backlog and improve customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritise the product backlog, aligning business goals, customer value, and technical feasibility;
• Write clear, well-structured epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with technical leads, ensuring stories are development-ready without further clarification;
• Prioritise backlog items based on regulatory requirements, business value, technical dependencies, and go-to-market milestones;
• Act as the primary functional point of contact between Product, Technology, and business stakeholders on a day-to-day basis;
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, QA, and operations teams to translate business needs into well-defined product increments;
• Coordinate requirements and decisions across Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to ensure stories are complete and unblocked before sprint entry;
• Use data and user insights to identify friction points and drive measurable improvements in customer experience and platform efficiency;
• Monitor development progress and actively participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives;
• Work closely with UX/UI designers and external partners to deliver a high-quality user experience aligned with modern fintech standards;
• Provide regular reporting and clear communication to all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle;
• Ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Requirements

• BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field;
• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner, ideally in a fintech, banking, or financial services environment;
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and hands-on experience with sprint ceremonies and backlog tools (Jira or equivalent);
• Ability to write precise user stories and acceptance criteria that are development-ready;
• Ability to understand technical concepts and collaborate effectively with development teams;
• Experience working with APIs, integrations, or backend-driven workflows;
• Experience working on web and mobile products (iOS/Android native apps) and collaborating external UX/UI agencies and validating wireframes against functional requirements;
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluency in Greek and English, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, Meal vouchers, and annual bonus programs.
• Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile phone, and data plan.
• Modern facilities, free coffee, beverages, indoor parking, and in-house restaurant.
• Private health insurance, occupational doctor, workplace counselor and nutritionist.
• Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room.
• Career and talent development tools.
• Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning, and development plan.
• Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities.