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.