Mid/senior Technical Product Owner (api Team)

We believe that the product can serve its users best by providing smart and innovative use of modern web technology. We also agree that the core elements of success are the encouragement of professional growth, individual initiative, and a deep understanding of our users and business challenges.

We are looking for a highly technical and results-driven Technical Product Owner to join the API team. The API is a mission-critical part of our product, and this role requires someone who can lead our talented engineering team in driving innovation, solving problems, and delivering top-quality API solutions. The ideal candidate is not only a skilled communicator but also a hands-on problem solver who can turn data into

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development and lifecycle management of NordVPN’s API, ensuring high standards of performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and remove roadblocks, enabling timely delivery of key features and solutions to technical challenges.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to inform product decisions, resolve ongoing issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with engineering teams and Product Managers responsible for API-dependent apps to align roadmaps, address dependencies, and ensure seamless integration.
• Act as a technical expert and bridge between business goals and technical execution, ensuring the API evolves to support our broader product vision.
• Drive the Agile process, keeping the team focused, productive, aligned with business goals, and adaptable to innovation.

Core Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Product Owner/Manager, preferably with a focus on APIs or cloud-based systems.
• Proven ability to dive into technical discussions with engineers and solve complex problems.
• Strong understanding of APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern development practices.
• Experience in analyzing technical data and identifying trends, patterns, and issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage incidents effectively.
• Passion for working in Agile environments and leading product development in an iterative, feedback-driven manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a knack for aligning cross-functional teams.
• Curios, self-driven, passionate about product excellence and data-driven decisions.

Salary Range

• Monthly gross salary from 4630 - 6620 EUR.