.About usRavenPack is the leading big data analytics provider for financial services. Financial professionals rely on RavenPack for its speed and accuracy in analyzing large amounts of unstructured content. RavenPack's products allow clients to enhance returns, reduce risk and increase efficiency by systematically incorporating the effects of public information in their models or workflows. Our clients include the most successful hedge funds, banks, and asset managers in the world! Only candidates with EU legal working status will be considered.About the RoleWelcome to the dynamic role of Product Specialist, where your focus on backend development is central to the success of our latest research assistant product offering. As a junior member of the product team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the intricate relationship between our business objectives and the technical intricacies of our backend infrastructure. Your responsibilities will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, contributing to the refinement and enhancement of our backend systems and client facing API.In this role, you will dive into the problem space of backend development, gaining exposure to the complexities that underpin the delivery of our innovative research assistant product. Your responsibilities include gathering and defining product requirements with an emphasis on backend capabilities, contributing to the prioritization of features, and collaborating with development teams to bring these features to life. As a Product Specialist, you will be the link between user needs and technical implementation, actively participating in the entire product lifecycle.Your role is integral to our success, as the decisions and contributions you make will directly impact the functionality and performance of our product. Working in tandem with more experienced team members, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow, gaining hands-on experience in translating user feedback into actionable improvements. Join us in this exciting role where your enthusiasm for backend development will be a driving force behind the continuous evolution and success of our B2B SaaS product.You will report directly to a Senior Product Manager and will interact with various departments on a daily basis including operations, engineering, QA, design teams, and internal stakeholders.What you Need to Succeed Basic understanding of backend development concepts and technologies. Analytical skills for data and user feedback analysis. Proficient in Python with a solid understanding of JSON, encompassing data manipulation, parsing, schema, and API integration. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams. Organizational skills for product backlog management. Proactive problem-solving approach. User-centric mindset translating needs into requirements. Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
