
Senior Requirements Engineer
Posted May 20

Posted May 20
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.
• Convert high-level initiatives and requirements from Product Management into detailed, actionable technical specifications and clear acceptance criteria.
• Enhance and organize the product backlog in close collaboration with the Product Manager.
• Facilitate Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) by creating high-quality scenarios (e.g., using Gherkin syntax) directly from the requirements.
• Manage the "glossary" and domain terminology, organizing the internal knowledge repository (Confluence).
• Collect feedback from Product Managers, Designers, Developers, and QA, transforming it into clarified business logic.
• Supply Developers and QA with defined logic and edge cases, returning refined requirements to the Product Manager for evaluation.
• Several years of professional experience in Requirements Engineering, IT Business Analysis, or a similar cross-functional role (preferably in a SaaS, insurance, or finance setting).
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in creating test cases (e.g., BDD / Gherkin).
• Exceptional analytical abilities to understand complex business needs and translate them into a format that Developers and QA can work with immediately.
• A keen interest in structure, documentation ("Detail and Clarity"), and identifying edge cases before they hinder development.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, along with proficiency in German (B2).
• Expertise in Transformative AI, leveraging it to enhance work processes.
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus we offer half a day off on December 24th and 31st.
• A personal development budget of at least €500 (potentially more), which we utilize to invest in your professional growth together.
• A company subsidy for an Urban Sports Club membership to promote your work-life balance.
• A highly subsidized company pension plan to help us optimally prepare for your future together.
• A VSOP program, enabling you as an employee to further benefit from the company's success.
• Weekly company lunches and a fully stocked snack bar.
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