Product Owner (Ref: 188831)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a talented Product Owner to manage the product backlog and enhance collaboration among teams. This role involves JIRA management, creating user stories, and aligning projects with business objectives. The ideal candidate has 1-4 years of experience and strong technical skills, particularly in tools like React and Python. The position offers attractive compensation, performance bonuses, and fully remote work options.

Benefits

Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work options

Access to professional development resources

Collaborative culture

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in a related role.
• Expertise with JIRA for managing workflows.
• Strong grasp of engineering concepts like microservices and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage backlog organization and sprint planning using JIRA.
• Draft detailed user stories for engineering teams.
• Align technical solutions with business goals.
• Track project progress and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

JIRA management

Excellent communication

Technical understanding

Tools

React

Python

Databricks

Spark

Job description

About Us

Our client, a key player in the technology and product development arena, is in search of a talented Product Owner to spearhead their product backlog and facilitate seamless communication between technical and product teams. This organization is committed to driving innovative solutions within a vibrant and fast-paced setting.

Job Description

The Product Owner will be instrumental in determining the success of the product by managing the backlog and ensuring that user stories clearly articulate technical requirements. The incumbent will proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, boost productivity, and maintain the integrity of agile practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the JIRA authority, managing backlog organization, sprint planning, and ticket prioritization.

• Draft detailed and technically accurate user stories that provide clear guidance to engineering teams.

• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and various stakeholders to determine feature and fix priorities.

• Ensure alignment between technical solutions and strategic business aims.

• Track project advancement and convey updates, guaranteeing adherence to deadlines for all deliverables.

Requirements

• One to four years of relevant experience in a product owner, business analyst, or related role.

• Proven expertise with JIRA, particularly in managing workflows and crafting dashboards and reports.

• A strong grasp of engineering concepts applicable to technologies like Spark, Databricks, React, Python, SPAs, microservices, and API integrations.

• Experience within tech-driven industries, particularly in eCommerce or AdTech, is highly advantageous.

• Outstanding communication skills complemented by a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Fully remote work options to enhance work-life balance.

• Access to professional development resources for ongoing learning and growth.

• A collaborative culture that fosters innovative thinking and teamwork.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Other

This position represents a unique opportunity for a motivated Product Owner to make substantial contributions to product development strategies. The role offers the flexibility of remote work along with a stimulating environment that encourages growth and innovation.