UI/UX Designer / Product owner

A growing company building a database optimization tool is seeking a UI/UX Designer and Product Owner who can design intuitive interfaces for enterprise-level, data-intensive applications. The role focuses on translating product and user needs into clear requirements, user flows, wireframes, and practical interface designs. The selected candidate will work with the Product Manager and engineering team with a growth path toward broader product ownership responsibilities.

• Design user flows, screen logic, and interface structures for enterprise-level, data-intensive software products
• Create wireframes, mockups, annotated screens, and UX artifacts for dashboards, drill-down views, filters, workflows, configuration screens, data tables, forms, and insight views
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for new features and enhancements
• Translate stakeholder discussions into clear functional requirements, user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria
• Maintain structured product documentation for engineering and QA teams
• Partner with Product Manager on feature clarification, backlog inputs, and requirement refinement
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, and release discussions
• Collaborate with Product Manager, engineering, QA, and other stakeholders on walkthroughs and design discussions
• Help QA validate that delivered functionality matches defined requirements and acceptance criteria

• 2-4 years of experience in Business Analysis, UI/UX Design, Product Analysis, Functional Analysis, or similar software product role
• Demonstrated ability to design UI/UX for enterprise-level, data-intensive applications
• Experience creating wireframes, mockups, user flows, screen definitions, and annotated UI requirements
• Experience writing business requirements, functional requirements, user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Figma or similar design tools
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong analytical thinking, organization, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to utilize AI effectively in day-to-day work including research, requirements drafting, analysis, and design support
• Preferred: General understanding of databases and basic SQL knowledge, experience with technical SaaS, monitoring, database, DevOps, or analytics tools, fluent English

Schedule & Location: Remote contractor role with possibility of full-time or part-time engagement

Work Environment: Startup-style environment with high ownership, strong collaboration, and bias toward clarity and action

Compensation: Competitive compensation

Growth Path: Clear path toward broader Product Owner responsibilities as role evolves