Junior Product Owner

Were a Leeds-based tech company developing software for intellectual property (IP) professionals across the globe. In human terms: were a friendly team of intelligent, techy, creative and supportive people. We believe having fun is key to our wellbeing and our ability to produce high quality work. Our office is a relaxed space with a pool table, table tennis, games console and a bar.

We develop IP management software for law firms and corporates around the world. Our system, Equinox, helps IP professionals seamlessly manage the protection of their intellectual property portfolio.

We may be a tech company, but were actually all about people. Our focus is to develop powerful software that genuinely helps our clients every time they log in. Our product roadmap is driven by key optimisation opportunities that save our clients time and reduce the risk of human error, while providing all the tools and services they need to stay ahead of their competition.

As part of the Questel group, one of the worlds leading providers of intellectual property solutions, were jointly committed to creating a supportive and fair business. Our software and services are designed to help our subscribers succeed.

For the role of Junior Product Owner, were looking for someone with a curious mindset, a proactive approach and is able to demonstrate the following skills:

Organised and detail-oriented

Effective communicator who can collaborate with technical and non-technical teams

A good understanding of Agile development processes and methodologies

Experience as a product owner or similar role within a software company

Experience within the Intellectual Property industry (desirable)

Are you wondering what life at an informal, agile tech company might be like? Come and join a team where everyone can be themselves and feel empowered by what they do.

You will be joining the Product team, made up of technical solution finders who build, improve, and test our industry-leading product suite.

Your role will include:

Organise and manage priorities for development sprints

Prioritise bugs and enhancement requests and maintain the product backlog

Write specifications and user stories for new developments

Support the development and QA teams throughout development and testing

Validate completed developments meet the specification

Gather and analyse user feedback

Be involved in client meetings where required

Be an expert in the product and assist other team members with product knowledge

Communicate on product changes internally and plan releases

Assist with the creation of product documentation

The salary for this role is £35,000 to £40,000 per year, depending on experience.

Flexible working hours, hybrid office/home working

25 days annual leave that increases with length of service

Company pension contribution, regular salary reviews plus training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support including health cash plan, employee assistance counselling and a monthly wellbeing lottery

Financial support for feel-good activities like gym memberships, arts & craft courses, dance lessons and more

Tech scheme to help you save money on tech and spread the cost

Cycle scheme, bike storage & showers, plus free onsite parking & good public transport links

Regular company socials

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