Product Owner

Q2•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission. Why Join Q2? Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers. What Makes Q2 Special? Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together. SUMMARY As a Product Owner on Q2’s product team, you’ll translate customer needs into prioritized features and an orchestration platform, acting as the bridge between Product Management, engineering and business stakeholders. We’re looking for someone with strong Commercial Payments and Treasury Services product knowledge and hands-on experience with API integrations, account reconciliation and ERP integration to design secure, reconciled payment flows and seamless bank-to-ERP experiences. You’ll own the product backlog, write clear user stories with acceptance criteria, drive timely delivery of enhancements, and serve as a client-facing advocate to ensure operational discipline and an outstanding customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
5–8 years as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in financial services or SaaS.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and backlog management.
Experience engaging with clients to optimize product strategies.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office suite.
This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Scrum Master or Product Owner certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of financial institution requirements.
Maintain and groom the product backlog; write clear user stories with acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with engineering, data science, and fraud operations to refine, test, and deploy features.
Assess trends and recommend real-time adjustments to models and risk thresholds.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Remove obstacles and address dependencies that impede team progress.
Ensure alignment between product strategy and sprint execution.
Work with UX designers to create intuitive interfaces for product features.
Support QA efforts by defining test cases and acceptance criteria.
Act as the voice of the customer within the development team.
Engage with clients to optimize fraud prevention strategies.
Document product features, user stories, and requirements in Jira and Confluence.
Monitor and report sprint progress and assist in user acceptance testing with customers.

Benefits

Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”
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We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being.
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Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more).
We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements