Product Owner

Join the API Revolution at Gravitee - Where Innovation Meets Growth - Hold Nothing Back

Since our beginnings in 2015, Gravitee has grown into a global force, recognised as a 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for API Management. What started with four developers challenging the complexities of APIs has evolved into a revolutionary platform powering API and event stream ecosystems worldwide. We're driving digital transformation for top enterprises, from Michelin to Roche to Blue Yonder and beyond, offering unmatched control over APIs and event streams.

Our rapid growth and leadership in API management are fuelled by our team's commitment to excellence and our core values:

• Passion
  : We bring excitement to everything we do, constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
• Hold Nothing Back
  : We go above and beyond to help customers and teammates succeed, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
• Professionalism
  : We believe in clear, respectful communication and prioritize the needs of our team and customers.

Join us on this journey. Be part of a team that's redefining what's possible in API management, and shaping the future of digital transformation. The possibilities are endless—be a part of the revolution

THE ROLE & WHY IT EXISTS

We are looking for a
Product Owner
with a strong technical background who thrives at the intersection of engineering and product delivery. You'll be the voice of the product within our engineering teams—translating strategy into execution, ensuring the backlog is clear, well-prioritized, and always aligned with customer and business needs.

This role is perfect for someone excited by building new products, energized by working closely with engineers, and eager to own the details that make product delivery successful.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Your daily to-do list will feature some or all of the following, but is not limited to:

• Own and manage the
  product backlog
  , ensuring it is visible, transparent, and understood by all team members.
• Work closely with engineering during
  product discovery, sprint planning, and development
  to turn high-level strategy into actionable stories.
• Write and refine
  JIRA user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements
  in close collaboration with engineers
• Facilitate sprint ceremonies, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment between product and engineering.
• Collect and prioritise customer, user, and stakeholder needs to guide backlog decisions.
• Act as the bridge between senior Product Managers and engineering teams, ensuring that strategic goals are delivered through technical execution.
• Monitor sprint progress, remove blockers, and make trade-off decisions to keep delivery on track.
• Collaborate with UI/UX and QA to ensure a high-quality, user-centered product experience.
• Support customer-facing teams with product knowledge when needed.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
The right candidate will possess at least the following skills, if not more:

• Strong technical foundation — ideally with prior experience in software engineering, solution engineering, architecture, or consulting.
• Proven ability to
  translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements
  .
• Experience working with Agile teams, including backlog management, sprint planning, and user story creation.
• Understanding of REST APIs and adjacent technologies.
• Exposure to or curiosity about modern platforms and concepts like
  Kubernetes, GraphQL, event-driven architecture, security, and AI
  .
• Strong communication skills to work with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn and grow.

AT GRAVITEE, YOU'LL GET…

• Excellent medical coverage to keep your body and mind healthy
• 25 days holiday/vacation in addition to in-country national holidays
• 3 mental health days per year with an allowance toward a mood-boosting activity of your choice
• Birthday off to celebrate your dayLearn and grow with our professional development allowance to be used to benefit your career
• Quarterly outings and an annual off-site in an exciting location
• Hybrid culture with options to go in to an office in one of our hubs
• Ability to work for one of the fastest-growing companies and alongside some of the most talented people in the API technology sector
• A meaningful, progressive, global company culture that is as fun as it is hardworking
• Endless growth opportunities

At Gravitee, no employee or applicant will be treated less favorably on the grounds of their sex, marital status, race, color, nationality or ethnic or national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or religion or belief.

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