Active Jobs at Kurtosys Systems

THE OPPORTUNITY:  

• Kurtosys Systems is looking for a Product Analyst to join its growing product team. The successful applicant will have experience in business analysis, product ownership and a passion for overcoming challenges. This role is within our Digital space where you will work closely with the Product Manager on the digital and web related products that we offer.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer preferences, and potential new opportunities for product development.  
• Requirements Gathering: Work closely with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize product requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.   
• Business Analysis: Assess the feasibility and impact of proposed product initiatives on organizational objectives and strategic priorities.  
• Technology Collaboration: Work closely with technology teams, including developers, engineers, and technical architects, to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment between business goals and technical implementation. Bridge the gap between business needs and technical capabilities.   
• Feature Prioritization: Collaborate with the product manager to prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.  
• Product Testing: Coordinate and participate in product testing activities, including usability testing, acceptance testing, and quality assurance, to ensure product quality and user satisfaction.  
• Product Documentation: Create and maintain product documentation, including user guides, release notes, and training materials, to support internal teams and customers. 

SKILLS:  

• Deep Knowledge of WordPress: Familiarity with WordPress core features, themes, and plugins (especially Elementor) to understand how content and layouts are structured, customized, and managed.  
• Elementor Proficiency: Familiar with Elementor's widgets, templating system, and it’s general functionality.  
• Business Analysis Frameworks: Such as SWOT analysis, stakeholder analysis, and business process modelling to identify business opportunities, define project scope, and facilitate decision-making.   
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with the Asset Management industry domain and understanding of relevant technologies, market trends, and best practices.  
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to drive product success.  
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment, including familiarity with Scrum or Kanban principles and practices.  
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, seeking feedback and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes and deliverables.  
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and circumstances, and maintain focus and productivity in a dynamic environment.  
• Customer Focus: Strong customer orientation, with a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering value through innovative products and solutions.  

 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:    

• Formal qualifications like PSPO, CSPO advantageous  
• JIRA and Confluence experience  
• Experience working in a SAAS environment  
• Design and UX knowledge, or background as a designer  
• Technical background (understanding of web services, various basic methodologies)  

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THE OPPORTUNITY: 

• We are seeking a talented and innovative Product Designer to join our Product team at Kurtosys. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and visual identity of our software products, ensuring they align seamlessly with the complex needs and expectations of our financial clients. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, analysts and external stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into intuitive, user-centric design solutions. 
• Develop detailed solution design specifications and documentation for consumption by development teams. 
• Create wireframe mock-ups and prototypes to visually illustrate UX concepts and workflows. 
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather valuable insights, iterating on designs based on feedback and analytics data. 
• Conduct regular reviews of product designs and user experiences to identify areas for improvement. 
• Maintain a consistent design system that enhances the overall user interface and promotes a cohesive and recognizable product identity. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the design process. 

SKILLS: 

• 3+ Years of demonstrated experience in product design or related roles. 
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies. 
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Indesign.  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
• Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive and visually appealing designs. 
• An understanding of the software development life cycle and Agile techniques. 
• Familiarity with prototyping tools and techniques. 
• Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). 
• Previous experience in a SAAS environment. 
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices. 

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Join our team as a Principal Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and architectural decisions of our organization. This is an opportunity to lead and mentor a team of engineers, drive innovation, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions that solve complex problems.

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software solutions that meet the needs of our business and provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and drive best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on our technical architecture and recommending adoption as appropriate.

THE NON-NEGOTIABLES:

• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong background in designing and building complex, distributed systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience leading and mentoring engineering.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, with a deep understanding of software engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

THE NICE TO HAVE'S:

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
• Previous experience in a leadership or principal engineering role.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

TECH STACK:

• TypeScript
• NodeJS
• React
• Cloudflare CDN including caching, security features and workers functions
• Docker
• AWS including Lambda, ECS Fargate, Aurora Serverless, S3
• MySql