Product Owner (DevOps / Kubernetes)

Location : Pennington, NJ | Chandler, AZ | Richmond, VA (Local / Nearby Candidates Preferred)

Employment Type : W2 Only

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in DevOps and Kubernetes (K8s) technologies to join our team. This is a critical role for delivering cutting-edge container-based solutions within a secure, high-performance cloud environment. You will serve as the technical liaison across development, operations, and stakeholder teams to drive product strategy, execution, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage the product roadmap for container-based services and cloud-native DevOps solutions.

Translate business requirements into technical specifications and maintain a well-prioritized product backlog.

Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver scalable Kubernetes (OpenShift and native cloud) solutions.

Drive the creation and improvement of CI / CD pipelines for application deployment and operations.

Ensure Kubernetes cluster design aligns with application workload needs, including infrastructure sizing and stack monitoring.

Integrate Azure Security Baselines, AquaSec policies, and remediation protocols into container orchestration.

Oversee the development of Terraform Enterprise (TFE) templates to automate test environment provisioning.

Ensure compliance with internal bank information security standards for container services.

Lead development and publishing of documentation for client onboarding and product operational workflows.

Collaborate with CSPs (Cloud Service Providers) to maintain robust and secure K8s environments.

Publish roadmaps for cloud product maturity, production readiness, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.

7–8 years of professional IT experience in the financial services industry.

3+ years as a technical Product Owner , preferably in containerized or DevOps-heavy environments.

Experience designing K8s infrastructure, managing cluster workloads, and enforcing security protocols.

Proficiency in Azure services, including network , security controls , managed identities , and service principals .

Deep understanding of Terraform , Kubernetes , and Azure DevOps (AZ-400 Certified preferred).

Hands-on experience with automated deployment templates , cloud-native monitoring , and log / event tracking .

Strong background in Agile methodologies and tooling.

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technologies to executive-level stakeholders.

Experience in publishing roadmaps and onboarding documentation for production-grade cloud services.

Technical Skills and Tools

Kubernetes (K8s) – OpenShift & Native Cloud

Azure – Security, Networking, DevOps, Managed Services

AquaSec – Policy Enforcement & Remediation

Terraform / TFE – Environment Provisioning

CI / CD Pipelines – Build & Deployment Automation

Monitoring Tools – Native Cloud Stacks, Logging Services

Documentation – Technical Specs, Test Cases, Client Workflows

Certifications

AZ-400 : Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent preferred

Key Competencies

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and communication capabilities

Proven self-management and initiative in high-stakes environments

Executive presence with ability to deliver impactful stakeholder presentations

Apply today to be part of an innovative team leading financial cloud transformations using modern DevOps and Kubernetes platforms.