Product Owner with CI/CD - NJ

Position:

Product Owner

Required:

CI/CD Project Experience

Location:

Iselin, NJ or Charlotte, NC

On-Site Requirement:

3 days/week on-site

Duration:

up to 24 months

Type:

W2 contract, paid hourly

Industry:

Banking

W2 Contract Pay:

$70-76/hr

Role Summary

We are seeking a Product Owner to join the our infrastructure organization, supporting enterprise-scale deployment and cloud onboarding initiatives. This role is focused on CI/CD tooling, automation, and infrastructure enablement, serving as the bridge between engineering teams and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient delivery solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with CI/CD projects in complex environments and can partner effectively with platform engineering, DevOps, security, and governance teams within a regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the product backlog for CI/CD and deployment platform initiatives
Define product vision, roadmap, and priorities aligned with cloud onboarding and infrastructure strategies
Partner closely with DevOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security teams
Translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and prioritization activities
Ensure CI/CD solutions meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, and reliability
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of deployment platforms and tooling
Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across technology and governance teams
Measure success using KPIs related to deployment efficiency, reliability, and developer experience

Required Experience

Proven experience as a Product Owner in a software environment
Hands-on experience with CI/CD projects in a technical or infrastructure-focused environment
Strong understanding of DevOps principles and deployment pipelines
Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience

Experience working in the banking or financial services industry
Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Harness, and OpenShift (OCP)
Experience supporting cloud onboarding efforts
Prior exposure to regulated or compliance-heavy environments

Skills & Competencies

Strong backlog management and prioritization skills
Technical aptitude with CI/CD and cloud-native tooling
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in complex, matrixed enterprise environments
Detail-oriented with a focus on scalability and reliability

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.