Objective: Translate business needs and customer requirements into clear, actionable development stories for the QA and Development teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Tasks:
Collaborate with lead developers to estimate feature delivery timelines.
Address QA queries on functionality and regression test scenarios.
Ensure the team delivers according to business stakeholder and product owner priorities.
Support third- party application integrations and communication.
Work with UX designers and Product Owners to define requirements for prototypes.
Coordinate and facilitate project/product handovers to the operations team.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications, mock- ups, and diagrams.
Prepare progress reports and organize team meetings, such as stand- ups and retrospectives.
Plan and prioritize user stories based on team capacity and business priorities.
Maintain and update project documentation as per established processes.
Validate functionalities in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including both happy and failure paths.
Partner with lead developers to create detailed user stories with acceptance criteria.
Gather and refine requirements from product/project management and internal stakeholders.
Organizational Tasks:
Maintain confidentiality of company information and adhere to data protection protocols.
Adhere to project requirements, quality standards, and deadlines.
Use company equipment responsibly and maintain proper records in tools like Jira and NetSuite.
Simplify complex requirements to ensure clarity and efficiency in functional designs.
Follow procedures and guidelines to complete tasks effectively.
Comply with organizational regulations, safety norms, and confidentiality agreements.
Cover responsibilities of colleagues during leaves of absence.
Contribute to the technical evaluation of candidates, mentor newcomers, and promote knowledge sharing.
Required Skills:
Technical Competencies:
Experience in delivering software projects or products.
Understanding of sequence diagrams, REST APIs, and optionally, Java.
Proven experience in software development environments.
Knowledge of User Stories, Use Case modeling, and Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum).
Familiarity with tools such as Jira or TFS.
Strong background in business analysis or product management.
Behavioral Competencies:
Strong critical thinking and problem- solving abilities.
Proactive mindset with a focus on ownership and adaptability to changing priorities.
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written), ideally with experience collaborating with English- speaking or Western European teams.
Ability to collaborate with diverse, distributed teams and manage differing viewpoints constructively.
Availability for occasional travel (1–2 times per year, typically a week per trip).
Innovative thinker with a curiosity for new technologies and continuous improvement.
Capacity to work independently and prioritize effectively.
Job Level: Senior
Proficient in handling complex tasks and anticipating potential risks/issues.
Provides mentorship, guidance, and supports team development.
Innovates using industry best practices and trends, driving continuous improvement.
Recognized expert with extensive knowledge and experience (5+ years).
Engages in external representation through recruitment and employer branding activities.
Exercises significant autonomy and contributes strategically to objectives.
Collaboration:
Works closely with Development, QA, IT, Architecture, Project Management, Product Owners, and Support teams.
This role demands a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to drive successful project delivery.
