Product Owner/Systems Analyst
Spectraforce
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
2 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Product Owner/Systems Analyst
Location: Hybrid (Philadelphia, PA)
Duration: 11+ months
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Product Owner to lead a high-performing Scrum Team focused on delivering scalable, user-centric web applications using Angular and robust backend services built with Java APIs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business and technology, and who can translate complex requirements into actionable development goals. You will need to partner closely with Business Leaders from all areas of the client’s GBS business value chain, IT Product Managers, IT Architects, and IT Product Owners to elicit data requirements, presentation needs, access patterns, insight outcomes and turn this into a value-added data solution.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $55.00/hr.
Location: Hybrid (Philadelphia, PA)
Duration: 11+ months
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Product Owner to lead a high-performing Scrum Team focused on delivering scalable, user-centric web applications using Angular and robust backend services built with Java APIs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business and technology, and who can translate complex requirements into actionable development goals. You will need to partner closely with Business Leaders from all areas of the client’s GBS business value chain, IT Product Managers, IT Architects, and IT Product Owners to elicit data requirements, presentation needs, access patterns, insight outcomes and turn this into a value-added data solution.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and technical feasibility.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, roadmap, and release plans.
- Write clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritize features based on business value.
- Serve as the voice of the customer and end-user throughout the development lifecycle.
- Work closely with developers, UX designers, QA, and Scrum Master to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
- Define and monitor product performance and user feedback to inform continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Strong understanding of Angular (v10+) front-end frameworks and Java-based RESTful APIs.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- A team mindset and the ability to adapt
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development while prioritizing commitments and managing time effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in a cloud-native environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science or MIS role.
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $55.00/hr.