Product Owner (m/w/d) for the CI/CD-Tools Pipeline

Top Skills: #DevOps #SSDLC #Entrepreneurial Thinking

Contract type: full-time, unlimited
Entry: At the earliest possible date 
 
Working anywhere. We work where it is most productive. After a successful application process, we offer you the opportunity to work anywhere in Germany. At o2 Telefónica, we rely on a flexible hybrid model that includes the benefits of both remote work and on-site work. You will be assigned to the nearest o2 Telefónica location based on where you live. We will discuss further details with you during the application process.
 
Who we are
We are o2 Telefónica - with our mobile brands we connect millions of people and offer our customers mobile freedom in the digital world. As a leading telecommunications provider, we are playing a key role in shaping digitization in Germany. Our approximately 7,400 employees in Germany drive the transformation forward every day - in our own company as well. o2 Telefónica is one of the top employers in Germany and is part of the global telecommunications group Telefónica S.A. with 110,000 committed employees worldwide. 
 
Become part of our unique team and let's make a difference together! 

What to expect

As a Product Owner, you play a central role within our internal team, supporting the entire Technology department on their journey through the digital age. Your expertise in current approaches in agile software development and the deployment of redundant and high-performance applications in cloud and kubernetes environments enables you to provide internal software development teams with the tools to create efficient CI/CD pipelines. With your experience, you significantly contribute to the establishment and stabilization of these processes and tools, together with our strong partners. Bring your skills to the table and be a crucial part of our digital transformation!

Key aspects of the role include:

•  #Tool Portfolio Management: Responsible for the selection, implementation, planning, maintenance, and continuous development of the tools needed for the #CI/CD pipeline and support of #DevOps processes. This specifically includes central tool support for #Continuous Integration, #Continuous Testing, and #Continuous Deployment for all developer teams. The focus is also on total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and future-oriented alignment
• #Project Management: Taking on technical project leadership in close collaboration with license management, infrastructure teams, and cloud providers
• #Decision Making: Evaluating the benefits, feasibility, and impacts of new requirements, as well as creating decision templates and status reports
•  #Knowledge Transfer: Conducting mentoring, training to ensure adequate know-how for all tool users within the #SSDLC framework
• #Architecture: Conceptual and technical development to increase automation
• #Process Optimization: Implementing measures for continuous quality improvement, idea development, early problem detection, and coordination of process solutions

What you bring:

• #Entrepreneurial Thinking: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner and/or Scrum Master in international teams with a demonstrable track record in entrepreneurial terms, e.g., in introducing new products or optimizing business processes. You are able to make strategic decisions and drive innovative approaches
• Experience in administering software development tools such as #Jira, #Confluence, #GitLab, #Nexus, XL Release, XL Deploy, Splunk, and #Elastic, as well as sound knowledge of Quality Management Tools such as #Sonar, Kiuwan, TOSCA, and Acunetix
• Knowledge of #Continuous Integration and agile methods such as SAFE, LESS, SCRUM, and Kanban
• Solid knowledge within the common cloud platforms #AWS, Google, and Azure
• Demonstrable experience in #Project Management and the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (#SSDLC)
• #English language skills at least at C2 level, German language skill at B2 desirable

What we offer
Modern, flexible working environment: Work wherever you want within Germany. Whether in home office or one of our well-equipped offices. We offer you maximum flexibility to organize your working day.
Training & Development: Everything you need for your individual growth. With a personal development plan, learning journeys and the possibility of job rotations, you will reach your goals with us – according to our guiding principle „connect, learn and move2grow".
Financial benefits: A smartphone for business and private use, as well as the possibility to provide for partners, friends and family via a credit balance, is a given. In addition, you benefit from our kindergarten allowance and a variety of corporate benefits.
Health: Our "Feel Good" program keeps your body and mind in balance. Among other things, we offer fitness classes, nutritional counseling, and programs to improve workplace ergonomics and work-life balance.
Social engagement: We are also involved in social projects outside of our day-to-day work. You can support social projects through volunteering days / holidays or charity runs.
 
How to apply and what else you should know 
Convince us with your meaningful curriculum vitae as well as corresponding certificates. You do not need a letter of motivation with us. Please note that applications are only possible via our applicant portal and applications by e-mail cannot be considered. 
 
Do you have questions about our application process and are you interested in further information about the position? Please reach out to our Recruiting Team (de-recruiting@telefonica.com). 
 
In case of same qualification, applicants with severe disability will be preferred. All gender are equally welcome.