Technical Product Owner – Platform Engineering

Seargin; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic international firm as a Technical Product Owner focused on platform engineering. In this role, you will represent the needs of developers and ML engineers, ensuring their feedback shapes the platform's evolution. You will manage the product backlog, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and contribute to architectural decisions. This position offers the chance to work on engaging projects with the latest technologies while promoting best practices in CI/CD and DevOps. If you are passionate about enhancing developer experiences and driving platform improvements, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

B2B Contract

Stable International Firm

Engaging Projects

Competitive Rates

Multisport Benefits

Private Medical Care

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Management or Technical Program Management roles.
• Experience with cloud-native platforms and internal developer tooling.

Responsibilities

• Gather feedback from developers and manage the product backlog.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and align stakeholders on platform strategy.

Skills

Product Management

Technical Program Management

Platform Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

User-Centric Mindset

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CI/CD Tooling

GitOps

Container Orchestration

Serverless Computing

MLOps Tools

Job description

Technical Product Owner – Platform Engineering

• Represent the needs of developers, ML engineers, and infrastructure teams by gathering feedback and ensuring their requirements shape platform evolution.
• Manage and Prioritize the Product Backlog
  • Define, refine, and prioritize user stories with clear acceptance criteria to guide the platform engineering team effectively.
• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies and Sprint Planning
  • Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and coordinate cross-functional team efforts to maintain delivery momentum.
• Align Stakeholders on Platform Strategy
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to understand usage patterns and pain points, aligning goals across teams for maximum impact.
• Contribute to Platform Architecture Decisions
  • Provide input into architectural discussions, especially in areas like container orchestration, serverless computing, and multi-account cloud setups.
• Review Technical Design Proposals
  • Evaluate and offer feedback on proposed technical solutions to ensure they meet platform standards and business needs.
• Define and Own the Platform Roadmap
  • Establish short- and long-term plans for platform capabilities, including CI/CD tooling, observability, and infrastructure automation.
• Track Feature Delivery and Platform Adoption
  • Monitor the implementation of new features and assess their usage to inform future platform iterations and improvements.
• Promote Developer Enablement and Self-Service
  • Champion tools and features that simplify the developer experience, such as self-service provisioning and GitOps practices.
• Encourage Best Practices in CI/CD and DevOps
  • Support the adoption of standardized, automated workflows and promote infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
• Analyze Feedback to Guide Platform Enhancements
  • Collect insights from internal users to identify usability gaps and prioritize features that enhance platform effectiveness.
• Develop and update platform-related documentation, onboarding materials, and API references to support internal users.
• Communicate Platform Changes Across Teams
  • Keep engineering teams informed about updates, new features, and operational changes through clear and timely communication.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of Relevant Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, or Platform Engineering roles.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cloud-native platforms and internal developer tooling.
• Understanding of Platform Architecture
  • Familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure, including container orchestration, serverless design, and multi-account strategies.
• Strong DevOps Acumen
  • Working knowledge of contemporary DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and infrastructure automation.
• End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management
  • Experience leading product development from initial planning to release, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Track record of working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and contributing to regular sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management
  • Proven ability to align diverse stakeholders around product goals, negotiate trade-offs, and manage expectations effectively.
• Clear and Concise Communication
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with technical and non-technical audiences.
• User-Centric Mindset
  • Ability to empathize with developer users and translate feedback into actionable platform improvements.
• Decision-Making with Technical Awareness
  • Confidence in participating in architectural discussions and making informed decisions in technical contexts.
• Experience with Internal Developer Platforms
  • Familiarity with building or managing platforms that improve developer experience and operational efficiency.
• Analytical and Data-Driven Approach
  • Comfortable using data and metrics to guide product decisions and measure success of platform initiatives.

What we offer

• B2B Contract
  • Employment based on a B2B contract.
• Stable and Dynamic International Firm
  • Opportunity to work in a stable, dynamically developing international company.
• Engaging Projects and Latest IT
  • Chance to participate in interesting projects and work with the latest information technologies.
• Competitive Rates
  • Attractive remuneration rates offered.
• Renowned International Projects
  • Involvement in the most prestigious international projects.
• Multisport and Private Medical Care
  • Access to Multisport benefits and private healthcare services.

Nice to have

• Possession of certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or AWS DevOps Engineer.
• MLOps Tooling Experience
  • Familiarity with machine learning operations tools such as Kubeflow, MLflow, or SageMaker.
• Previous Platform Product Ownership
  • Experience serving as a Product Owner specifically within platform engineering or internal developer platform teams.
• Cloud-Native Toolchain Exposure
  • Hands-on exposure to tools and services common in cloud-native environments, enhancing ability to evaluate and prioritize platform features effectively.

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