Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. As a Product Consultant in Kainos you will be responsible for your teams backlog maturity, taking ownership of features from inception through to delivery. You will drive MVP thinking and communicating the value of it with those in your team, the wider project team and relevant stakeholders.
You will be a leader in your team, comfortable running agile ceremonies, encouraging engagement and discussion. You will actively participate within the Product capability, supporting the delivery of initiatives. You will also manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance.
Experience in bespoke software delivery, operating as a part of an agile team working for an external customer (experience in a client-facing role in a consulting environment is a must-have).
Defence sector experience.
Experience of the software development lifecycle, involved from analysis through to acceptance, launch and live operations
Responsible for the breakdown of an area of work from inception through to delivery, managing the team's backlog ensuring quality and maturity
Ability to work within commercial constraints for example cost restrictions and project deadlines
Excellent user story writing skills, ensuring quality and consistency of stories across the project
Experience contributing to sales activities (e.g. working on bids, writing sales proposals etc.)
Experienced in Agile methodologies and able to mentor those in your team as well as coaching our clients
We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community
Experience of explaining technical jargon to non-technical/commercial teams.
Active participation in communities of interest, for example online groups, meetups and speaking at conferences
At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.
Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.
We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.