Product Owner Kubernetes-basierte Plattform (m/w/d)

Job summary

The Product Owner shapes the vision, target state, and roadmap for a Kubernetes-based platform that supports application delivery and operations, guiding its evolution into an Internal Developer Platform. Working with Platform Engineers and development teams, the role prioritizes self-service capabilities and Golden Paths, supports AI-assisted development, and manages budgets, suppliers, testing, and releases. The platform uses Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner in a platform or infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with Internal Developer Platforms, self-service capabilities, Golden Paths, and AI-assisted tools.
• Knowledge of agile methods and software development processes.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders, prioritize backlogs, define requirements, and lead projects.
• Fluent written and spoken German.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, target state, and roadmap for the Kubernetes-based platform.
• Guide the platform's evolution into an Internal Developer Platform with self-service offerings and Golden Paths.
• Represent the platform to development teams and management, gather requirements, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Collaborate on platform capabilities that support AI-assisted development practices.
• Manage the team budget, external service providers, make-or-buy decisions, and licensing agreements.
• Define acceptance criteria and coordinate testing and production releases.
• Ensure compliance with IT security, legal, organizational, and data protection requirements.

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