Product Owner

Permanent employee, Full-time · Malta

Job Description

Join our outstanding journey!

At RAW iGaming, we set out with one clear ambition: to challenge conventions and create slot games that are innovative, entertaining, and easy to understand. Backed by experienced industry experts and strong investment, we’re a fast-growing studio where creativity, product thinking, and technical excellence thrive.

We’re now looking for an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in game design and iGaming product development to help drive the delivery of our casino games. If you love shaping great player experiences, enjoy working at the intersection of design, development, and business, and thrive in an agile environment, we’d love to have you on board.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will include:

Owning the product vision and roadmap for assigned iGaming products, including slot games and game features
Translating game design concepts into clear, well-structured user stories and acceptance criteria
Managing and prioritizing complex product backlogs in JIRA, ensuring alignment with business goals and player needs
Designing and maintaining JIRA workflows that reflect the full game development lifecycle (design → development → QA → certification → release)
Configuring issue types, statuses, screens, and fields to support game-specific needs such as math approval, art review, and compliance checks
Managing Scrum and Kanban boards, swim lanes, filters, and reports to ensure transparency and accountability
Setting up and maintaining JIRA automation rules, including notifications, transitions, and validations
Working closely with game designers, developers, artists, and QA throughout the entire game lifecycle
Leading sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and delivery ceremonies
Reviewing game builds and providing structured feedback on gameplay, UX, performance, and overall quality
Ensuring features meet regulatory, technical, and market requirements
Using data, player feedback, and market trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation

How you’ll collaborate:

Externally: Platform partners, aggregators, and other third-party stakeholders
Internally: Close collaboration with all RAW teams, especially Game Design, Development, Mathematics, QA, and Commercial

Qualifications

You’re our ideal Product Owner if you:

Take ownership, value quality, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Have 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner (or similar role) within iGaming, gaming, or interactive entertainment
Possess a strong understanding of game design principles, mechanics, RTP, volatility, UX, and player engagement
Have proven experience delivering casino games or game-related products
Are highly proficient in JIRA, including backlog management, workflows, boards, reports, and integrations
Are comfortable working in Agile / Scrum environments and leading delivery cycles
Write clear, precise user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria
Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Bring an analytical mindset with great attention to detail and quality
Have experience with slot games or real-money gaming products
Are familiar with iGaming platforms, aggregators, and regulatory constraints
Have experience working with distributed or remote teams
Understand game math or enjoy close collaboration with game mathematicians
Are fluent in English

Other information

What you can expect:

Hybrid work model in a modern office in sunny Malta
Private health insurance, including dental care – because your wellbeing matters
Fresh and healthy breakfast & lunch prepared daily in our penthouse kitchen – save up to €3,000 per year
Company and team-building events: Summer & Christmas parties, biannual team-building activities, monthly Beer Fridays, on-site Yoga every Tuesday, and more
Relocation package to Malta, including flights and two weeks of accommodation in our beautiful seafront apartment
Amazing people to work with – come see for yourself

Think this sounds like your next challenge?
Apply today and help us shape the future of iGaming at RAW.

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About us

RAW is a new studio with a conviction to create something that stands out in the sea of sameness. We develop innovative, easy-to-understand and highly entertaining slot games for the gaming industry. We were founded in March 2021, by well-known industry experts with strong investment backing.

At RAW iGaming, we believe in the fundamental principles of equality and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation or beliefs, is respected and valued. This commitment is integral to our culture and drives our efforts to ensure equal opportunities and create a diverse and dynamic workforce.

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