Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation.Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the marketOur solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity.Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinkingwww.geidea.netTo maintain a competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new "Technical Product Owner"Job purpose:We are seeking a motivated and experienced Technical Product Owner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the product backlog, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet market needs and company goals. This role requires a strong understanding of agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable user stories.Key Responsibilities:Product Backlog Management:Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.Ensure that the backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by the team.Break down complex features into manageable user stories.Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.Collaborate with sales, operation, risk and compliance teams to gather feedback and ensure product success.Facilitate communication between stakeholders and the development team.Agile Practices:Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.Continuously refine and improve agile processes within the team.Act as a liaison between the business and the technical team.Stakeholder Management:Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.Provide regular updates on product status, progress, and future plans.Manage stakeholder expectations and prioritize conflicting requirements.User Experience and Requirements:Develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.Ensure that user experience is a key consideration in product development.Validate product features and functionality through user testing and feedback.Qualifications:BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or similar field5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a technology-driven environment.Strong understanding of agile methodologies and principles.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.Experience with product management tools such as Jira.Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification is a plus.Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the mostCustomer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approachOpen - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolveReal - No jargon and no excuses!Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before.Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.
We are on a mission to help merchants start, run and grow their businesses.
What you should know
Dominant Market Share: Captured 50% of Saudi Arabia's point-of-sale market within just two years of launching its first certified terminal
Massive Payment Network: Operates a network of approximately 700,000 payment terminals and ATMs across the region
2 First Licenses: Became the first fintech in Saudi Arabia to obtain a payment institution license and a non-bank merchant acquiring license
How they work
Infrastructure means reliability first — Payment systems can't be interesting at the cost of being unreliable — engineering and product decisions are made with uptime and trust as the primary constraints
Merchant churn is the failure metric — Acquiring a merchant matters less than keeping them — the business model only works when merchants see real value and stay