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Senior Product Owner

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Description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Product Owner – Sportsbook Back End to join our team in Spain.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

We are looking for a seasoned Product Owner to lead the development of our Sportsbook backend services, focusing on internal tools and integrations. This role is pivotal in enhancing our platform's capabilities, ensuring scalability, and delivering a seamless experience for our internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and analytical abilities, robust product management skills, and a deep understanding of the sportsbook ecosystem. You will be central in driving complex backend projects, collaborating with UX to improve internal user journeys, and aligning cross-functional teams with a shared vision.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for backend services, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder needs
  • Collaborate with Solutions Architects, Technical Leads, and Engineering teams to develop and refine scalable, high-performance technical solutions
  • Translate business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Lead agile ceremonies, ensuring smooth execution and continuous improvement of team delivery
  • Work closely with other Product Owners and designers to align product development across verticals and define optimal solutions
  • Collaborate with UX teams to support the design and optimization of user journeys for internal users, ensuring efficient operational workflows
  • Monitor product KPIs and performance metrics, using data to inform decisions and prioritization
  • Identify risks, manage dependencies, and proactively remove blockers across teams
  • Ensure alignment with strategic goals through ongoing communication with the Head of Product and other stakeholders

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in Product Management, preferably with backend platforms and service-oriented architectures
  • Solid technical understanding of backend systems and microservices architectures
  • Familiarity with API management, event-driven systems, and real-time data streaming
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UX, engineering, QA, and architecture
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Data-driven mindset with a clear focus on outcomes and user value
  • Exceptional communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Desirable

  • Experience within the Sportsbook or broader iGaming industry
  • Understanding sportsbook trading operations, feeds integration, betting logic, and internal tools/back-office processes

What's in it for you

  • Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave days
  • Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications
  • Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
  • Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up. We are there to support your work-life balance and provide 23 vacation days & short Fridays
  • Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
  • Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
  • Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia’s leading tech hubs. Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global-scale projects.
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