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 SucceedBasic 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.Detail-oriented in documentation and product management.The ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally is a must.Knowledge of Spanish is not a business requirement.Your ResponsibilitiesProviding support to the Product Management team by creating tasks, mockups, and reports for analysisParticipating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies as the product ownerAssisting in cross-functional scheduling and communication with development, design, operations, business developmentEnsuring that all workflows, processes, changes, data manipulations, etc. are effectively documented and sharedPerforming continuous Quality Assurance on the product's infrastructure and site user experienceWhat's in it for you?International Culture: With its headquarters in Marbella, Spain, and presence in New York and London, RavenPack takes pride in being a truly diverse global organization.Competitive Salary: In RavenPack, we believe that your time and experience needs to be fairly rewarded.Continuous learning: We provide the support needed to grow within the team.Innovation: Innovation is the key to our success, so we encourage you to speak up and tell us about your vision.Hybrid work arrangementShuttle bus: From Malaga, Fuengirola, La Riviera, and Estepona is available for free from the company.Diversity is in our DNA! You will work in an international environment (over 29 nationalities and 24 languages spoken!)We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
