Product Owner - Automation Extended OS

Job Summary This Position reports to: Head of Engineering. In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and drive technology, software, product, and/or solution development using in-depth technical expertise in a specific area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development (RD) for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting strategic corporate technology management and future product/software/solution architecture. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Business of Process Control Platform in India and Sweden Location. Responsibilities Define and communicate a clear vision and long-term strategy for the infrastructure services on which our control systems operate. Ensure alignment with the overall business objectives and the needs of control system. Own and manage the product backlog, balancing new feature requests with technical debt prioritization. Make strategic decisions to prioritize items based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility, ensuring that development efforts deliver maximum ROI. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong communication across development teams, system architects, product managers, and other key stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration to resolve scope conflicts and ensure alignment in functionality, helping teams stay aligned on shared goals and timelines. Safety Cybersecurity: Partner closely with cybersecurity and safety teams to incorporate safeguards against potential threats. Ensure the infrastructure services meet all necessary compliance standards and that safety features are robustly implemented to minimize risks of system failures or accidents. Qualifications for the role BE (Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, ) or MCA with 12 +years overall Experience in Product Development on Linux environments and deployments. Solid understanding of Linux operating system fundamentals, including kernel parameters, file systems, networking, and process management. Experience with Linux command-line tools (grep, awk, sed, curl) for troubleshooting and sytem analysis. Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automating common testing tasks and log analysis. Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture, including control plane components (kube-api server, etcd, kube-scheduler,etc.) and worker node components (kubelet, kube-proxy). Hands-on experience testing Kubernetes clusters, preferably lightweight distributions like K3s, Micro Shift, or other edge-specific platforms. Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., IP routing, DNS, VLANs, load balancing) and experience with network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, wireshark).