[VKS] Technical Backlog Manager

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox [VKS] Technical Backlog ManagerFull-timeCompany DescriptionSoftware Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies, and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.Job DescriptionProject – the aim you’ll haveOur client is a gaming company established to reform the national gaming system. Operating under the principle of exclusivity, its mission is to provide games responsibly, mitigate gambling-related risks, and ensure player protection while preventing fraud. The company offers a wide range of games divided into three main categories: Lucky Games, Casino Games, and Betting Games. Position – how you’ll contributeLooking for a Backlog Manager to help ensure ideas move smoothly from concept to production. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and delivery, helping teams stay aligned, focused, and ready to deliver valuable releases.The Backlog Manager plays a key role in maintaining a well-structured backlog, coordinating work across teams, and ensuring that planned work is clear, technically feasible, and aligned with business goals.You will work closely with product managers, engineers, architects, QA, and stakeholders to keep delivery predictable and ensure teams are set up for success.Manage and maintain backlog readiness in line with delivery timelines and release cyclesEnsure backlog items are clearly defined, prioritized, and ready for developmentCoordinate planning, refinement, and sequencing of work across teamsTrack progress, identify dependencies, and help remove blockers earlySupport release planning and ensure scope aligns with team capacityProvide visibility into delivery progress, risks, and upcoming releasesAct as a coordination point between product, engineering, QA, and stakeholdersAs a Backlog Manager, you help ensure that teams work on the right things at the right time, with the clarity and alignment needed to deliver reliable, high-quality releases.Your work directly supports efficient delivery, cross-team collaboration, and the successful release of new capabilities to our customers.QualificationsExpectations – the experience you needExperience working with Agile software development teamsStrong understanding of the software delivery lifecycleExperience managing or coordinating product backlogs and delivery flowAbility to translate business needs into clear, actionable backlog itemsTechnical awareness of APIs, integrations, and system architectureStrong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similarTechnical collaborationThe position requires strong technical awareness to effectively collaborate with engineering teams.Understand end-to-end product and system flowsWork with teams operating across frontend, backend, and platform layersUnderstand API-based architectures and service integrationsRead and interpret architecture diagrams and system dependenciesUnderstand data flows and basic database structures, with the ability to use SQL when neededIdentify technical dependencies early and ensure backlog items reflect realistic delivery scopeAdditional InformationPosition at: Software Mind Romania Our offer – professional development, personal growth:Flexible employment and remote work  International projects with leading global clients International business trips  Non-corporate atmosphere Internal & external training Well-being initiatives By clicking the link above or any...