Job Summary

Draft role profile | Product Owner / Technical Product Lead | Edinburgh API platform Product Owner / Technical Product Lead Role type Product Owner / Technical Product Lead Location Edinburgh, hybrid working expected Core focus API marketplace, API-led delivery, developer portal, platform governance and stakeholder  alignment Candidate profile Technically credible PO who can translate business outcomes into delivery priorities for  engineering and architecture teams Role summary We are looking for a Product Owner / Technical Product Lead to shape and drive API platform capabilities within a  complex financial services environment. The role needs someone who can combine strong product ownership discipline  with practical understanding of API ecosystems, API marketplaces, integration patterns, developer experience and  engineering-led delivery. Key responsibilities • Own, refine and prioritise the product backlog for API platform and related digital service capabilities. • Work with engineering, architecture, UX, security, DevOps and business stakeholders to translate outcomes into  clear user stories and acceptance criteria. • Shape API marketplace, developer portal, API reuse, onboarding journeys and governance improvements. • Lead discovery, prioritisation and delivery planning across business value, customer impact, risk, dependencies and  technical feasibility. • Manage stakeholder engagement, communicate roadmap choices and provide clear rationale for trade-offs. • Support agile delivery ceremonies, backlog health, sprint readiness and value realisation against agreed outcomes. Essential skills and experience • Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Technical Product Lead or similar role in enterprise digital  delivery. • Practical understanding of APIs, API gateways, developer portals, API catalogues or marketplaces, and API lifecycle  management. • Experience working with engineering and architecture teams in Agile delivery models. • Ability to write clear user stories, define acceptance criteria and maintain a prioritised backlog. • Strong stakeholder management across business, technology, architecture, risk and delivery functions. • Comfortable operating in a regulated, complex and delivery-focused environment. Desirable experience • Financial services or banking domain exposure. • Exposure to platforms such as Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, Azure API Management or similar API management tools. • Understanding of OpenAPI specifications, API standards, service integration and platform governance. • Experience improving developer experience, self-service onboarding or reusable platform services. • Awareness of cloud-native delivery, DevOps practices and secure-by-design engineering. Draft role profile | Product Owner / Technical Product Lead | Edinburgh API platform Operating style expected • Outcome-led, with a clear focus on business value and customer impact. • Technically conversant, able to challenge and collaborate with architects and engineers without needing to be the  solution architect. • Structured and delivery-oriented, with strong ownership of backlog quality, roadmap clarity and dependency  management. • Confident communicator who can simplify technical topics for stakeholders and bring teams around a practical  delivery path. Suggested short candidate pitch A technically credible Product Owner with strong API platform experience, able to lead backlog, roadmap and  stakeholder alignment for an API marketplace / developer experience agenda in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate  should be comfortable working with engineering and archite

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage business analysis activities within the organization
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements
3. Develop detailed project documentation including user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria
4. Work closely with the development team to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions
5. Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and the project team
6. Conduct workshops, meetings, and presentations to gather requirements and provide project updates
7. Utilize agile methodologies to support project delivery and ensure alignment with business goals
8. Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the development of best practices in business analysis

Skill Requirements

1. Strong understanding of business analysis principles and practices
2. Proficiency in agile methodology and experience working in agile environments
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast paced environment
5. Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
6. Proven track record of delivering successful projects through effective business analysis
7. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
8. Certification in business analysis or agile methodology is a plus

Other Requirements

1.CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), PMIPBA (PMIProfessional in Business Analysis)