Technical Product Owner

Job Description: 

Job Summary:  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Technical Product Owner to join our Container Platform Team.  

This individual will play a crucial role in driving the development and management of our container platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our customers and stakeholders.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in containers, Kubernetes, Docker, telemetry, basic networking skills, and experience as a Scrum Master.  

The Technical Product Owner will work closely with engineering, DevOps, and leadership teams to ensure that the container platform evolves to meet business needs while maintaining alignment with the overall product strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Own the product end-to-end, including the product vision, roadmap, and backlog. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and business stakeholders, to define and prioritize product features and requirements. 

Ensure the successful delivery of product increments by managing the team’s sprint backlog and facilitating agile ceremonies. 

Provide technical guidance and support to the development team, leveraging expertise in containers, Kubernetes, Docker, and networking. 

Implement and manage telemetry solutions to monitor and optimize the performance and reliability of the container platform. 

Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders. 

Continuously gather and analyse feedback from users and stakeholders to drive product improvements and innovation. 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. 

Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management or a related role, with a focus on container platforms. 

Strong technical expertise in containers, Kubernetes, Docker, and basic networking. 

Experience with telemetry solutions and monitoring tools. 

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification. 

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality products. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKAD, or CKS). 

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud 

Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. 

Familiarity with service mesh technologies like Istio. 

Experience with GitOps practices.   

Notes:

Candidates must be located within the State of Washington.