Development Product Owner Employee Type: Contract Location: San Antonio, TX, US Job Description: Job#: 3029441 Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract Role Overview An experienced Development Product Owner (DPO) is sought to support the integration of a new financial services application into enterprise Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) systems. This is a hands-on role embedded with Scrum teams, responsible for feature refinement, Jira documentation, integration requirements, and business validation in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate is experienced with Agile delivery and brings banking or compliance domain knowledge. Key Responsibilities - Lead feature refinement and backlog grooming sessions with business and technical stakeholders. - Capture and document detailed software and integration requirements, including source-to-target mappings and data transformations. - Create and manage features and user stories in Jira, ensuring readiness for development. - Decompose features into detailed stories and support sprint planning activities. - Participate in all Agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. - Develop and maintain UAT/PVT test plans and support validation activities. - Perform business validation to confirm functional and regulatory requirements are met prior to production deployment. - Support integrations between origination systems, servicing platforms, enterprise data environments, and AML applications. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience as a Development Product Owner or similar Agile product role. - 3-5 years of experience supporting Scrum teams in an Agile environment. - Hands-on experience with Jira for feature and story management. - Experience working in banking or other regulated environments. - Proven experience with system and data integrations, including API-based data flows. - Documentation skills for software specifications and integration requirements. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with AML transaction monitoring and screening platforms, such as Actimize SAM, Actimize CDD, Actimize ActOne, or Bridger Insight XG. - Experience with regulatory, screening, or compliance systems. - Prior experience developing UAT or validation test plans. - Experience acting in a business validator or pre-production review role. - Knowledge of data governance and information security concepts. Compensation The pay rate for this position is between $55.00/hr and $75.00/hr on a W2 basis. The contract term is 9 months with the potential for extension. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected]. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.