Product Owner Reverse Proxy (Ref : 189)

Job Overview:

As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of products related to reverse proxy solutions and infrastructure, focusing on technologies such as Bluecoat, Nginx, and Apache. You will work closely with technical teams (architects, developers, and engineers) to define features, prioritize tasks, and ensure that the products delivered meet client needs while aligning with the company's strategic goals. Additionally, you will be involved in optimizing the performance and security of the deployed solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Management: Define the product vision and maintain the product roadmap based on customer needs, stakeholder input, and market trends. Prioritize features and initiatives based on user feedback and performance objectives.

• Migration Planning: Oversee the strategy for migrating reverse proxy solutions, particularly transitioning from Bluecoat to Nginx. Coordinate efforts across teams to ensure a smooth migration with minimal disruption for clients.

• Collaboration with Technical Teams: Work closely with architects, engineers, and developers to define technical and functional product requirements. Ensure that technical solutions align with user expectations and functional specifications.

• Automation and Orchestration: Lead efforts to automate the management of reverse proxy infrastructure, including the integration of tools like Ansible, AWX, and Netbox. Ensure that automation and orchestration processes are optimized for resource management.

• Continuous Improvement: Oversee efforts to monitor product performance, ensuring ongoing optimization of infrastructure. Provide recommendations to improve security, performance, and scalability of the proposed solutions.

• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all business and technical requirements are understood and addressed throughout the product lifecycle.

• Documentation and Training: Ensure the creation and maintenance of comprehensive product documentation. Provide internal training and support sessions for users or technical teams regarding new features or product updates.

• Technology Awareness: Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in infrastructure, security, and reverse proxy technologies to anticipate future needs and ensure the products remain competitive and cutting-edge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Proven experience in product management in technically complex domains (ideally in reverse proxy, infrastructure security, or networking).

• Strong understanding of reverse proxy solutions like Bluecoat, Nginx, and Apache.

• Experience managing infrastructure migrations (especially migrating from Bluecoat to Nginx).

• Strong skills in prioritizing, product roadmap planning, and backlog management.

• Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, AWX, and Netbox.

• In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, load balancing, and security protocols.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external parties.

• A product management certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner - CSPO) is a plus.

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to collaborate in an international environment.