# Product Owner Specialist (BR 50) > OKTO PAYMENTS · São Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-03-18 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description OKTO PAYMENTS' continuous growth demands high-caliber candidates who embody professionalism, passion, and creativity. For those who join us, we offer significant career advancement, stimulating challenges, and a clear runway for growth. OKTO PAYMENTS is the next-generation Payment Service Provider - AI-native, precision-engineered, and relentlessly merchant-obsessed. Built for merchants operating in the most complex and demanding eCommerce sectors, our platform goes far beyond transaction processing. We solve for scale, compliance, and performance with one unshakable focus: delivering outcomes that power merchant growth. From payments and banking to treasury and settlement, we engineer the financial infrastructure that gives our partners a competitive edge. The result? Faster onboarding, smarter operations, and resilient, real-time performance. At OKTO PAYMENTS, we enable merchants to Play Differently, transforming payments from routine transactions into true differentiators that deliver personalized, frictionless experiences. Our AI-native innovation harnesses data and insight to power every decision, while our proprietary in-house engineering ensures precision and control. Combined with deep, trust-based relationships worldwide, we’re redefining what it means to build, scale, and win in complex digital commerce. **Position Summary** The Product Owner Specialist is responsible for leading two core squads within our fintech platform: the **Payments Squad**, focused on PIX infrastructure and transaction processing, and the **Middleware Squad**, responsible for bridging payment capabilities with merchant integrations and client-facing data delivery. This is a highly technical Product Owner role. The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with deep technology fluency — capable of understanding how APIs and systems work under the hood, challenging engineering decisions, and ensuring that product solutions are robust, scalable, and well-integrated. The role requires someone who is equally comfortable discussing business priorities with stakeholders and diving into logs, queries, and system behavior with the engineering team. **Key Responsibilities** **Payments Squad – PIX Product Ownership** - Own the product backlog for PIX-related features, ensuring priorities are aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility. - Translate complex payment flows and business rules into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications. - Actively participate in technical discussions, challenging the engineering team to pursue the best implementation path. - Ensure all PIX product developments comply with Banco Central do Brasil regulations and applicable security standards. **Middleware Squad – Integration & Client Connectivity** - Own the product backlog for the Middleware Squad, responsible for the layer that connects payment deliverables to merchant integrations and client data consumption. - Define how clients receive, consume, and integrate with information produced by the Payments Squad. - Ensure seamless API design and integration standards that support scalability and ease of adoption by merchants and partners. - Work closely with commercial, operations, and technology teams to ensure integration flows meet client expectations and business requirements. **Agile Product Development** - Drive sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews across both squads. - Ensure engineering teams have full clarity on requirements, expected outcomes, and acceptance criteria before development begins. - Balance priorities across two squads, managing dependencies and delivery risks proactively. **Technical Collaboration** - Collaborate deeply with engineering teams on system architecture, API design, microservices, and platform dependencies. - Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as **Grafana and Kibana**, and data visualization platforms such as **Metabase**, is considered a strong differentiator for this role. - Act as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring both sides are aligned and well-informed. **Stakeholder Management** - Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and product leadership for both squads. - Communicate roadmap progress, priorities, and delivery updates clearly and proactively. - Align cross-functional teams including Technology, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Commercial. **Data & Performance Monitoring** - Define and track product KPIs including transaction success rates, integration adoption, system performance, and client satisfaction. - Use data-driven insights to continuously improve product decisions and backlog prioritization. **Continuous Improvement** - Stay current on PIX ecosystem developments, Banco Central regulations, and fintech innovation. - Promote a culture of product excellence, iterative improvement, and technical rigor within both squads. ## Requirements **Education** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related fields. - Postgraduate degree in Product Management, Technology Management, or Fintech is a plus. ** Experience** - Proven experience in fintech, payments, or digital financial services — experience with **PIX** is mandatory. - Strong background in Agile product development, backlog management, and user story writing. - Technical fluency in **APIs, system integrations, and microservices architecture**. - Experience with monitoring and observability tools (**Grafana, Kibana**) and data visualization platforms (**Metabase**) is a significant plus and will be considered a key differentiator in the selection proces - Proficiency in **SQL** for data analysis and product investigation. - Experience working with or managing **middleware, integration layers, or client-facing APIs**. - Ability to engage in deep technical discussions with engineering teams and challenge implementation decisions constructively. - Experience working with cross-functional and international teams. ** Languages** - Fluent English _(mandatory)_ - Fluent Portuguese _(mandatory)_ ** Important Information** - Hiring under Brazilian Labor Law (CLT). - Hybrid position based in São Paulo, SP (Berrini) - Please submit your resumé in English. ## Benefits - **Competitive compensation** – aligned with your experience and the market. - **Meal allowance** – provided through a prepaid card, with the flexibility to use part of the balance beyond food expenses. - **Health and dental plan** – no monthly cost for you with comprehensive coverage to take care of your health and well-being. - **TotalPass** – access to gyms and partner studios, encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle. ## Apply [Apply at OKTO PAYMENTS](https://apply.workable.com/oktopayments/j/6954FF3B6B/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)