Principal Product Definition Engineer

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £50000 - £65000 Job Reference: 35719 Polytec are looking for Principal Product Definition Engineer / Product Owner to support the development of software applications for our client based just north of Cambridge. The role blends product ownership with deep technical involvement in defining product functionality and requirements. Security Clearance is a requirement for this role. Responsibilities: * Work with internal stakeholders to clarify and communicate system requirements. * Maintain comprehensive product and feature documentation. * Support roadmap development for AWS and Windows-based applications. * Facilitate backlog refinement sessions. Product Owner Duties: * Manage and prioritise backlogs for SCRUM teams. * Represent product priorities in agile ceremonies. * Collaborate with project and product managers on planning and issue resolution. Product Definition Duties: * Define and document detailed product functionality. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop user stories and acceptance criteria. * Act as a subject matter expert on product features. Requirements * Technically skilled and experienced in software development. * Effective communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Comfortable balancing technical requirements with business goals. * Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. * Broad software development experience, including: - AWS/Azure, Windows, Linux - Java, C#, C, C++ - Internet protocols and APIs - Cloud and virtualised deployment models * Familiarity with agile methodologies and writing functional specifications or user stories. * Experience with Android devices and mobile technologies desirable (USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS). * Occasional travel may be required therefore access to your own car and clean driving license preferred Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!