Product Engineer

Hi there We are Just Russel, but we'll talk about ourselves later Right now it's all about you. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled product engineer to join our tech team. In this role, you will act as the central link between our customer, finance, legal, marketing, engineering, design and data teams to ensure the product roadmap reflects real user needs and strategic goals. This includes gathering cross-functional input, conducting research and analysis, shaping priorities and translating them into a clear, actionable backlog for the engineering and design teams. You'll also support testing and ensure solutions are aligned with business value and company strategy. Responsibilities: Customer & Market Insights Align with the customer service team to gather recurring customer pain points and feedback Conduct customer and market research to identify trends, needs and opportunities Data & Business Analysis Define and coordinate data requests to inform decisions Work closely with the data team to prioritize insights that support product decisions Perform business analysis to articulate the value and impact of potential solutions Product Strategy & Backlog Management Understand the overall company strategy and align the product roadmap accordingly Collect and prioritize needs from marketing, finance, operations and other departments Define and maintain a high-level, cross-functional product backlog Determine and communicate the priority of upcoming design needs Engineering & Execution Align the sprint backlog and priorities with the engineering team Write high-level product to-dos and collaborate with engineers to refine them Ensure proper end-to-end testing is in place and support in testing product features Monitor product quality and identify improvement opportunities This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation in the pet food industry and is keen on working in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of pets worldwide. Join us at Just Russel and be a part of a team that's redefining pet nutrition through technology. This role reports to the Tech lead and is located in Nevele. Required skills, experience and competences Experience 4+ years of experience in a product management or product operations role, ideally within a digital or SaaS environment Proven track record of working cross-functionally with engineering, design, data, customer service, marketing, and operations Experience defining and managing a product backlog based on business strategy and user insights Hands-on experience conducting or leveraging user research, market research, and data analysis Familiarity with agile methodologies, backlog grooming, and sprint planningExperience in coordinating end-to-end testing and ensuring product quality in production Skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data and feedback into clear product decisions Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially when aligning multiple stakeholders Ability to write high-level product requirements and break them down with engineering into actionable tasks Comfortable working with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, and basic data tools (e.g., BigQuery, Looker, or similar) Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and keep momentum across product initiatives Competencies User-centric and business-minded: able to balance customer needs with company goals Structured and pragmatic: can bring clarity to complex problems and move from strategy to execution Proactive and ownership-driven: takes initiative and follows through on commitments Fast learner with a growth mindset: open to feedback, curious, and always improving Strategic thinker: understands how product decisions tie into broader company objectives Why join Just Russel At Just Russel, we are on a mission to change the way we care for pets through convenience, preventive health and data-driven decisions. We want to become the leading D2C European Pet Care company that excels in customer-centricity, pet health, fun and convenience. As of Deloitte Fast 50, Just Russel is the 2nd fastest-growing company in Belgium, reflecting our rapid growth and ambition. Joining Just Russel is contributing to bringing innovative solutions to the pet care industry. If you're ready to achieve challenging goals and be part of a dynamic team, apply now and help drive Just Russel's success We pride ourselves on our company values - A PET HERO - being Agile, focusing on Personal growth, having an Entrepreneurial Mindset, building Team strength, being Honest and direct, Eager and engaged, making Rational decisions and last but not least being One team Our offer: ️ The right tools to do your job without headaches and drama; Professional Laptop iPhone (with subscription) Healthcare benefits plan (incl Alan daily care) Meal vouchers Flexible working hours and locations, with 4-day office since we love to connect in person Fresh fruit in the office (and cookies as well ) Dedicated budget to support your growth and development Team drinks and events Truly convinced? Send your CV and motivation letter via mail to hr@justrussel.com.