Product Owner

Who We Are

Recruitment.bg is a boutique IT recruitment company, based in Bulgaria. We aim to work with the top employers in the industry, companies that we thoroughly vet and trust. Our mission is to guide IT professionals toward improved career paths by understanding their skills, crafting employment strategies, and supporting them every step of the way. Placing emphasis on honesty, respect and reliability while delivering exceptional service by ‘going the extra mile’ we build long-term relationships with the people and organisations we work with.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of highly skilled professionals with a servant-leadership approach
• Mentor and support team members in following Java best practices and coding standards
• Define roles, assign tasks, and monitor progress
• Design, develop, and maintain solution components aligned with business needs and technology best practices
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and security
• Collaborate with the testing team to uphold high software standards
• Troubleshoot and conduct technical analyses to enhance system performance and availability
• Proactively identify and drive process or technical improvements
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Provide regular updates on task progress, risks, and challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role
• Experience or strong interest in regulatory/compliance-driven industries (e.g., gambling, finance, regulated markets)
• Strong understanding of the software delivery lifecycle
• Proven experience collaborating with Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams
• Knowledge of risk mitigation strategies and escalation procedures
• Solid grasp of Agile principles and methodologies
• Highly proactive, organized, and able to manage complex or sensitive tasks across multiple teams
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and client-facing
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Product Owner certification (CSPO, PSPO, etc.) is a plus

What You’ll get:

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Bi-annual performance reviews and salary adjustments
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Hybrid work model: up to 2 days per week remote
• Flexible working hours
• Premium health insurance coverage
• Fully covered annual transportation card
• Company-sponsored sports card

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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