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At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the worlds most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, were embarking on an exciting journey as we initiate the development of our Digital & Data Hub in Krakow. Our mission is to undertake projects spanning various industries, including Consumer and Manufacturing, Defence and Security, Energy and Utilities, Financial Services, Government and Public Services, Health and Life Sciences, and Transport.

Jacobs is seeking a high-caliber Senior Applications Engineer to be part of our growing team. This team member will work on the back-end of StreetLight SaaS web applications (InSight Planning, InSight Operations) that our subscription customers use to explore and visualize travel patterns in the real world.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate company strategy and customer needs into actionable product increments ensuring alignment with Minimum Adoptable Product standards and maintaining a prioritized transparent Product Backlog
• Present product plans and status across the organization acting as the main liaison between teams and stakeholders
• Lead agile ceremonies support sprint goals and resolve scope or technical conflicts throughout the development lifecycle
• Build deep understanding of the transportation industry customer use cases and StreetLight’s platform including data metrics and visualizations
• Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to scope estimate and deliver product features aligned with platform capabilities
• Gather and align requirements from business design and technical teams to ensure cross-functional clarity and execution
• Identify and communicate risks blockers and dependencies that may impact product delivery or strategic objectives

What you’ll need

• 3+ years of product ownership
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or Civil
• Proven ability to gather and transform complex market and customer data into insights that drive prioritized product roadmaps
• Experience working collaboratively with data scientists, engineers, QA and support teams to define and deliver products, manage release schedules and support go to market activities
• Strong background in Agile Development methodologies
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office and project management platforms
• Highly organized logical thinker with a proactive attitude capable of breaking down large projects into manageable tasks and timelines
• Committed to using data to measure performance and inform decisions while balancing intuition, market demand, competitive response and customer satisfaction

Nice to have

• Experience in a SaaS product environment into the commercial/governmental market is a strong plus
• Working with commercial software companies focused on big data, mobility, navigation, or machine learning in a quantitative field
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and technologies

We offer

• Rewarding employment Full-time employment with a salary that matches your qualifications
• Hybrid work model Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, with just several office days per month
• Comprehensive benefits Including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system
• Co-financed holidays Enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break
• Global projects Engage in exciting international projects
• Inclusive networks Join our diverse employee networks like Women-s Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more
• Continuous learning Participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms
• Language courses Enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team at recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Marketing

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting