Product Owner (DevOps / Kubernetes) Job at Career Mentors, LLC, Pennington, NJ

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  • Career Mentors, LLC
  • Pennington, NJ

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

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