Product Owner - Healthcare / Medical Devices Nova Web Technologies Milpitas, CA Job Details Contract 5 hours ago Qualifications Software engineering Web development Immunological laboratory techniques C# Agile scheduling Research Flow cytometers Product backlog management Web applications Agile software development Cytometry Design (software development lifecycle) Cross-functional communication Agile planning

Full Job Description Location:

Milpitas, CA - Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Experience:

5+

Years Employment Type:

Contract Position Overview:

We are seeking a Product Owner with strong software development experience and healthcare/medical device domain knowledge to support the delivery of software products in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing product backlogs, defining user stories and acceptance criteria, coordinating with engineering teams, and translating business requirements into well-structured software solutions. Knowledge of medical instruments, particularly Flow Cytometry, is required. Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment with medical instrumentation is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Own, manage, groom, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, ROI, and strategic objectives. Define clear user stories, feature specifications, and acceptance criteria for development teams. Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and other cross-functional groups to gather and translate requirements. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and other Agile/Scrum activities. Bridge communication between business stakeholders and agile development teams. Review and accept completed sprint deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and user requirements. Translate requirements into well-structured and documented software components. Work with engineering teams to establish requirements specifications and test plans for software product validation. Research, evaluate, recommend, and support the development of products, methodologies, and technologies. Participate in design reviews and code inspections. Support defect resolution and ensure assigned issues are addressed effectively. Develop or support automated unit testing to ensure software meets defined design criteria. Identify potential system faults, failure modes, and unusual events and ensure appropriate risk mitigation. Contribute to project planning, including scope, timelines, task estimates, and execution priorities. Monitor project progress against commitments and communicate risks or schedule impacts to leadership.

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics , or a related field. 5+ years of software development experience. 5+ years of Object-Oriented Design experience. 5+ years of Object-Oriented Programming experience. 3+ years of C#/.NET experience. 3+ years of web development experience with technologies such as: JavaScript Angular

JS ASP.NET CSS HTML

jQuery SignalR WebAPI Strong Product Owner experience with backlog management, user story creation, prioritization, and acceptance criteria . Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of medical instruments, particularly Flow Cytometry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a regulated FDA environment . Experience with medical instrumentation or healthcare technology . Experience supporting software products involving hardware/medical devices. Experience with software validation and testing in regulated environments. Experience with automated unit testing and defect management. Experience identifying software risks, failure modes, and system faults.