(Senior) Technical Product Owner d/f/m

RWE; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Technical Lead in Data, driving innovative data strategies using cutting-edge cloud technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance our data analytics platform and mentor a dynamic team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

Open, diverse company culture

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, able to translate business needs into technical designs.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture and production system design principles.
• Experience with DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision for Lead in Data, aligning with business goals.
• Act as the bridge between stakeholders, translating requirements into a technical backlog.
• Mentor the squad in technical knowledge, architecture, and solutions.

Skills

English

Cloud Architecture

DevOps

Communication

Conflict Management

Tools

AWS

Dremio

Databricks

Tableau

Alation

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Start date: As soon as possible, full-time / part-time, permanent

Functional area: IT / Digital

Remuneration: Tariff / Non-tariff

Department Insights

Join us during an exciting growth phase! The RWEST Data Platform Team seeks an experienced Technical Lead to shape our organisation's future data strategies.

Utilising cutting-edge cloud technology, the Lead in Data (LiD) platform—our primary data analytics platform—alongside MIX, has transformed how we search, share, and onboard data. Market Data is vital to our trading, analysis, and support functions, becoming a key asset across the RWE group.

We seek a motivated tech enthusiast to serve as a Technical Product Owner, collaborating closely with business stakeholders and internal squads to define our platform's future direction.

If interested, apply now or contact us for an informal chat!

Your Future Responsibilities

1. Own the product vision for Lead in Data, aligning with overall business goals.
2. Act as the bridge between stakeholders, translating requirements into a technical backlog, design, and roadmap.
3. Shape and influence the technical backlog with innovative ideas and requirements from various sources.
4. Architect strategic solutions to enhance our self-service platform.
5. Work hands-on with data solutions for complex requirements, demonstrating a proactive attitude.
6. Engage with platform vendors (AWS, Dremio, Databricks, Tableau, Alation), prioritize fixes, and assess product roadmaps, impacts, and usage.
7. Collaborate with IT and business Product Owners within the Data domain.
8. Stay updated on new Data Analytics trends and explore new solutions for complex problems.
9. Mentor the squad in technical knowledge, architecture, and solutions.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to translate business needs into technical designs and improve existing ones
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture and production system design principles
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Ecosystems, preferably AWS
• Balance technical expertise with business understanding and user focus
• Collaborative mindset focused on delivering value
• Knowledge of operational aspects: high availability, scalability, security, monitoring
• Experience with DevOps practices
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Conflict management skills and ability to inspire trust
• Self-motivated, independent, reliable team player

We value passion, willingness to learn, and resilience. Even if you don't meet all skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Work in a dynamic environment combining energy supply, trading, and IT
• Part of a large, agile team working on impactful projects
• Opportunities for skill development with support from internal experts
• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Open, diverse company culture

Apply now at rwe.com/career with code 90045. For questions, contact Vince Manning at [phone].

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Xing.

RWE is committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040 and a sustainable future for all.

About RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

RWE Supply & Trading connects RWE with global energy markets, trading electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 allowances. With over 2,000 employees from 70+ countries, we optimize power plant dispatch and market electricity from RWE.