OPPORTUNITY
Fadata group operates according to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, where the building block of the system is a self-sufficient Scrum team. Planning and coordinating work based on bi-weekly scrum sprint planning activity with a reprioritization every second sprint. The Head of Platform engineering is both the leader and the Product Owner of the team and therefore, has a fundamental role in the success of our mission.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Head of Platform engineering, you will be the leader of a high-performing international scrum team. Being the voice of the business in the team, you are accountable for maximizing the value of the work of the Scrum team and is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes:
Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal;Creating and communicating Product Backlog items;Ordering Product Backlog items;Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood.You work in tight cooperation with Product Management and Principal Architects who are responsible for the Program Backlog and the Product Roadmap. You are the voice to bring clarity during priority clashes, and at the same time you are managing your team and striving for a high level of job satisfaction.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your stakeholder management abilities are at an exceptional level. You can demonstrate previous experience as Product owner in the IT and Insurance industries.
Your responsibilities include:
Serve as the voice of the client within the scrum team.Work with Product Management and Principal architects in understanding Product roadmap goals.Own the team backlog.Scope and define backlog items (EPICs to user stories and tasks).Develop and maintain an appropriately prioritized backlog of user stories for implementation.Resolve priority conflicts.Be the "go-to person" for any business or team-related matters.Lead the team to high efficiency and secure motivation.Solve business-related problems, make decisions, and focus the team toward the product goals. Avoid waste.Collaborate with stakeholders during the visioning and concept development of the product.Take the lead during plannings and SAFe rituals.Promote the understanding of scrum values and agile best practices.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner
- 3+ years of experience as a manager of high-performing IT professionals
- Have a deep and good understanding of the role of platform engineering
- Deep experience within the IT industry
- Knowledge within the Insurance Industry / Business is a plus
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or relevant certification is a plus
- Solid understanding of SDLC
- Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum a bachelor's degree in Computer Science
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
- Become part of a fast-growing insurance software vendor with multinational teams across Europe. Currently we have offices in over 7 different countries including Bulgaria (Sofia & Burgas), Germany (Munich), Denmark (Copenhagen), Spain (Madrid), Lima (Peru), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Belgrade (Serbia).
- Our diverse backgrounds have led to a collaborative and innovative work environment, where we value unique perspectives and experiences. At Fadata we are more than just coworkers - we are a team of professional and passionate individuals from over 20+ different countries.
- We have a flexible home office policy.
- Receive a competitive remuneration package together with great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A positive company culture built around people's wellbeing.
- No meetings time when we can focus on our main tasks.
- Work in a dynamic environment with an exceptional team that is always ready to help.
- A half-day off the second Friday of the month, so you focus on passion projects, boost your creativity or spend time with your loved ones.
- Sea Camp - one week a year we go to the seaside in Bulgaria to work from our office facing the Black Sea and to have a nice time with the team.
Join us and become part of a team that is changing the insurance industry through technology for the better. Please send your CV in English.
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