Skills

Communication DevOps Stakeholder Management Architecture Azure AWS Software Development Agile Microservices

Job Specifications

Role: Technical Product Owner

Location: Reading, UK (100% Office)

Contract Type: Contract (6 Months)

Rate: £400/day (Inside IR35)

Unit: Utility

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Product Owner to join our team. You will work closely with business stakeholders and development teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications, align product development with architectural standards, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Vision & Strategy

Translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications.
Align product development with architectural standards and long-term technology strategy.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.
Communicate technical constraints and possibilities clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Sprint Planning & Execution

Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Ensure technical stories are well-defined, achievable, and prioritized.

Quality & Compliance

Oversee technical debt management.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements.

Product Lifecycle Ownership

Own specific components or features of the product.
Guide the team through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Technical Skills

Strong software development knowledge.
System architecture understanding, including microservices and cloud-native design.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience translating business requirements into technical specifications.
Ability to align product development with architectural and strategic standards.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in sprint planning, backlog management, and agile delivery.
Strong understanding of quality, compliance, and technical standards.
Experience owning product components or features through full lifecycle.
Knowledge of microservices, cloud-native design, and software development principles.

Desirable Skills

Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and modern system architectures.
Familiarity with technical delivery in agile teams, including DevOps practices.

Note: This role is inside IR35 and the daily rate is £400/day.

About the Company

We are an independent recruitment consultancy driven to provide an excellent service to our clients and candidates. We take pride in our service and delivery and have built strong, transparent relationships with all our customers. How we can help you: If you're looking to resource an entire project or to fill one strategic position, please get in touch on 020 3887 8700 / 0117 403 8888 or email your requirements to hello@macleanmoore.com - we pride ourselves on our speed of response and are looking forward to hearing from... Know more