IT Technical Product Owner
ABOUT US: Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company committed to providing better data that translates into better decision-making for our clients. We are at the forefront of innovation in our space, and our success is driven by a dynamic team passionate about delivering exceptional services to our customers. JOB SUMMARY: Our growing Ethos IT Team is seeking a full-time Technical Product Owner (REMOTE) to define, manage, and deliver product requirements within an AI-first, spec-driven development environment. This role partners closely with the Product Director and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into clear, scalable technical solutions while supporting delivery across the full Agile lifecycle. Our ideal candidate is a seasoned Product Owner with strong problem‑solving and strategic planning capabilities, able to deliver simple, scalable solutions with a clear focus on user experience and system design. They communicate effectively across technical and business stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable requirements while aligning teams around priorities and outcomes. With a solid technical foundation and hands‑on experience in modern, cloud-based and AI‑supported development environments, they bring a growth mindset and continuously seek opportunities to improve product delivery and innovation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Product Strategy & Alignment – Collaborate with Product Director to align initiatives with broader product roadmap and priorities.
Requirements
Gathering – Translate business and technical needs into structured, implementation-ready specifications. Spec-Driven Development – Own lifecycle of specifications, including creation, refinement, and validation using tools like Kiro. User Story Development – Create clear, scalable user stories and acceptance criteria Cross-Functional Support – Partner with Development and QA to clarify requirements and ensure alignment through delivery. Backlog Management – Prioritize backlog balancing business value, technical complexity, and roadmap goals. Product Design Advocacy – Promote simple, intuitive, and scalable product and system designs. Collaboration – Work across distributed teams with high responsiveness during business hours. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may be a substitute for formal education. Experience / Skills: Minimum of 4+ years of translating business needs into product requirements and scalable solutions, translating business needs into product requirements and scalable solutions (required). Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and delivery, with accountability for product clarity and readiness (required). Minimum of 4+ years of experience working closely with software development teams (required). Hands‑on experience with development and delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub, or similar platforms, including managing work items, delivery flow, and dependencies. Experience using Kiro for spec‑driven development, including maintaining high‑quality specifications, locking requirements appropriately, and supporting downstream generation and implementation workflows (required). Prior experience working with AWS‑based cloud solutions and AI capabilities, including collaborating on or guiding products that leverage cloud services and agentic AI (required). WORKING CONDITIONS: This role is 100% remote and requires working hours between 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST or CST. However, there might be occasional exposure to overtime or working more than 8 hours in a day due to project demands. Ethos Risk Services is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of religious creed, sex, national origin, race, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, color or sexual orientation or any other characteristic. Apply To This Job