Technical Product Owner

  • Full-time

Company Description

Intertec is a trusted custom software development and technology consulting company headquartered in Munich, Germany. In nine years, we have grown to a company of 120 international employees, working with DAX and FTSE 100 companies, startups, and incubators (e.g. Rocket Internet). Since our inception, we have pioneered custom solutions that have become central components in our client’s business success. Our vast technology and industry expertise help our clients across multiple business domains to deliver successful and scalable products. 

When joining Intertec, you enter an environment that inspires you to learn, grow, and lead by example. At Intertec, you can build a dynamic career in your field of interest, work with professionals to gain industry insight and have exposure to international projects as well as enjoy on-going learning and development opportunities. 

Our team loves to have a good time, express their personality, and show it off to the world. Whether we’re celebrating a birthday, gathering for a team event, or celebrating a company’s success, we take pride in doing it with a smile. Life is too short not to have fun while you work.

Job Description

Are you ready to take on new challenges and drive changes in a dynamic team? If so, keep reading to discover your next exciting career opportunity!

As a Senior Technical Product Owner, you will play a critical role in our project, focused on ensuring the successful delivery of the project. You will work closely with clients and our development team to define and prioritize technical requirements, while guiding the project through Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Qualifications

  • Proven 6+ years of experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in a software development environment.
  • Strong expertise in JavaScript and its frameworks/libraries (e.g., Node.js, React, Angular, etc.).

  • Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

  • Experience in managing client relationships and working directly with stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.

  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).

  • Creates User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, ensuring stories communicate customer/Stakeholder needs to the development team

  • Understanding of web performance and security best practices within modern web applications.

  • Experience with creating and managing user story maps

  • Proficiency in German will be considered an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to gather and understand their requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment of technical goals.

  • Define and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features and technical tasks to maximize value delivery.

  • Translate client requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.

  • Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring Agile best practices are followed.

  • Ensure the technical feasibility of the software, focusing on performance, security, and scalability.

  • Act as a liaison between the client and the development team, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

  • Drive continuous improvement within the project, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency.

Additional Information

  • Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.

  • Familiarity with testing frameworks and unit testing strategies.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.