Remote Product Owner – AWS Microservices Platform

Pontoon

Greater London

Remote

GBP 80,000 - 105,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Umbrella payroll

Contract role

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking an experienced Product Owner to join a high-profile programme delivering a modern cloud-based backend platform. You will own the backlog, define requirements and drive delivery with agile teams across engineering and architecture.

The role emphasizes hands-on backlog management, clear user stories, acceptance criteria and close collaboration with stakeholders. You’ll work on an AWS-based platform using microservices, with remote delivery and a focus on rapid value and

Qualifications

Proven Product Owner experience in Agile delivery.
Strong backlog management and prioritisation.
Excellent requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
Experience leading Scrum teams.
Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to deliver complex digital platforms.
Ability to quickly understand new environments.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the product backlog with priorities aligned to business objectives.
Gather, define and refine business and technical requirements.
Create and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, epics and features.
Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and other Agile ceremonies.
Collaborate with developers, architects and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
Manage priorities, dependencies, risks and roadmaps.
Translate complex business requirements into deliverable outcomes.
Support release planning and continuous improvement.
Act as the link between business stakeholders and delivery teams.