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3 rolesProduct owner - DEMO JOB 3
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Role Overview
We are looking for a Product Owner to lead the definition, prioritization, and delivery of product features that create real value for users and the business. The Product Owner acts as the voice of the customer, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements for the development team.
Key Responsibilities
Own and continuously refine the product backlog, ensuring it is well-prioritized and aligned with business goals
Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and short-term objectives
Translate business and user needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements
Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and timely delivery
Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and participate in sprint reviews and retrospectives
Make scope and priority decisions to maximize product value and delivery efficiency
Validate delivered features against requirements and business expectations
Collect and analyze user feedback, metrics, and market insights to guide product decisions
Ensure alignment between stakeholders, managing expectations and trade-offs effectively
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar product role in an Agile/Scrum environment
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycles
Ability to write clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, UX/UI, QA, business)
Ability to balance technical constraints with business priorities
Nice to Have
Experience in SaaS, platform, or B2B products
Technical background or ability to understand system architecture and APIs
Familiarity with analytics tools and data-driven decision-making
Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments
What We Offer
Ownership and impact on a product used by real customers
Close collaboration with experienced engineering and design teams
Flexible working environment
Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Senior Full-Stack developer - DEMO JOB 2
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and scale robust web applications. You will work across the entire stack—from backend architecture and APIs to frontend user interfaces—while contributing to technical decisions, code quality, and system scalability.
This role requires strong engineering fundamentals, product awareness, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications
Build scalable and secure backend services and APIs
Develop performant, maintainable frontend applications
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams
Translate product requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to system architecture and technical decisions
Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability
Review code and mentor junior developers
Participate in planning, estimation, and technical discussions
Ensure best practices in security, testing, and deployment
Requirements
5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer
Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
Solid knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
Strong experience building backend services (Node.js, NestJS, or similar)
Experience with REST and/or GraphQL APIs
Proficiency with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment workflows
Ability to work independently and take ownership of features
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments
Experience with microservices or event-driven architectures
Knowledge of system design and scalability patterns
Previous experience in SaaS or B2B products
What We Offer
High-impact role with ownership over technical decisions
Collaborative, product-focused engineering culture
Flexible work setup (remote/hybrid)
Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunity to work on complex, real-world problems
UX/UI Designer - DEMO JOB 1
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At Akay, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.
In pursuit of this objective, we acquire and improve digital businesses, not to sell on, but to own and operate for the long term. The transformations we make are often deep—designed to speed up innovation, benefit customers, and strengthen business performance. Here, hierarchy is minimal and teams are small and talent-dense. We operate established products with the ambition, agility, and urgency of a startup. Across the company, we integrate AI deeply into how we work so that human judgment and machine intelligence reinforce each other.
For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.
A few examples of your responsibilities
Shape high-leverage product experiences. Design exceptional UI and UX—from early concepts to polished delivery—using the best available tools to explore more directions, move faster, and raise the quality bar. Ensure every experience is intuitive, effective, and delightful.
Start with an LLM. Use AI tools to clarify intent, draft short specs, and surface risks, edge cases, and initial approaches before opening any design tool. Use this work to align quickly with your team and compress the time from ambiguity to direction.
Prototype and build with AI. Use Cursor and Claude Code to turn rough concepts into interactive prototypes and generate production-ready frontend code. You know when to reach for code and when to reach for Figma—and you move fluidly between both to get the best result.
Co-create with PMs and engineers from day one. Define UX requirements early, stay in the build through QA and release, and make engineering-aware design decisions.
Validate and measure. Talk directly with customers, run quick tests, and use what you learn to adjust direction. Track funnels, retention, and adoption to assess design effectiveness and sharpen what ships next.
Find the highest-leverage bets from the backlog. Identify where product improvements can unlock business value, align stakeholders around them, and move fast to deliver.
What we look for
Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter.
Drive. You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar.
Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent.
Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What we offer
Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
An exceptional opportunity for growth. We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.
All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.
Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Typically, we offer individuals with limited experience an annual salary of £85,797 in London and €66,065 elsewhere in Europe. For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between £112,189 and £250,512 in London, and €107,837 and €188,848 elsewhere in Europe. Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions. For individuals who demonstrate exceptional capability, we may offer compensation that extends beyond the usual ranges to reflect their higher expected impact. If you're offered a permanent contract, you'll also be able receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.
The selection process
In our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. There are no preferential paths beyond what your application demonstrates, and we evaluate every candidate through the same process.
Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an “imperfect” CV. If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, don’t self-reject.
All applications go through our careers page, which is the only way to be considered. If you pass our screening, you’ll be asked to complete one or more tests. They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours. To learn more about what to expect throughout the selection process, you can find additional information here.
We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re confident we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times.
We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form.
Before you apply
If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.
To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we expect you to spend most days in our Milan office during your first few months with us, regardless of your long-term work location. It’s the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates. We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you’re welcome to work from one of our offices, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree at the offer stage.
If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.