About the Role
We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead the development of our Enterprise Inventory Services. This is a backend-only team, responsible for building scalable, high-performance inventory solutions that power enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, understands API specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI), and can write detailed technical requirements in the form of user stories.
You will work closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and enhance our services. You should be comfortable conducting independent research, analyzing service performance, and driving improvements in scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and write technical requirements: Create clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and API specifications for backend services.
• Manage API lifecycle: Work with engineers to design, document, and improve APIs, leveraging tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Work with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and business teams to ensure seamless integration of inventory services with enterprise systems.
• Conduct independent research and analysis: Identify opportunities for performance improvements, feature enhancements, and cost optimizations.
• Drive Agile execution: Act as a Product Owner, managing the backlog, prioritizing features, and ensuring on-time delivery in an Agile environment.
• Stakeholder communication: Translate technical capabilities into business value and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ensure high service reliability: Monitor key service metrics, troubleshoot issues, and lead initiatives to enhance system stability and performance.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, with a focus on backend services and APIs.
• Strong background in software development (prior experience as a developer is a plus).
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, API specifications (Swagger/OpenAPI), and microservices architecture.
• Experience writing detailed user stories and technical requirements for engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, acting as a Product Owner in Scrum/Kanban environments.
• Ability to conduct independent technical research and analyze service performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and backend technologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring tools.
• Experience working in enterprise SaaS or inventory management domains.
Why Join Us?
• Work on mission-critical enterprise inventory services that support global businesses.
• Collaborate with highly skilled backend engineers and architects.
• Make a direct impact on system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
If you’re a technically strong Product Manager who loves working on backend systems and APIs, we’d love to hear from you!
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