Technical Product Owner

Job Title: Technical Product Owner Location: Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX or Jersey City, NJ Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $71.17/hr (W2) Job ID: 409917 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Technical Product Owner to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java middleware on Linux, system architecture, APIs, and service orchestration and a proven ability to deliver scalable backend services and align technical roadmaps with business objectives. Key Details: Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Approved work locations: Charlotte, NC. Plano, TX. Jersey City, NJ. Role requires a specific start date due to business needs. Max bill rate: $91.41. Please ensure candidates list current location and relocation intent on the resume. Responsibilities: Own and prioritize the middleware product backlog for Java services on Linux platforms. Define product roadmaps and translate business objectives into technical deliverables and user stories. Collaborate with engineering to design, build, and optimize scalable backend services and APIs. Oversee deployment, configuration, and performance tuning in RHEL and JBoss EAP environments. Champion automation of build, image, and infrastructure processes using scripting and tooling. Measure outcomes, manage risk, and ensure compliance with enterprise standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: RHEL administration and Linux systems expertise. JBoss EAP configuration, deployment, and performance optimization. Shell scripting and Python for automation and operational tooling. Packer for image creation and environment standardization. Strong understanding of Java middleware architecture, APIs, and service orchestration. Preferred Skills: Ansible and Terraform for configuration and infrastructure as code. Openshift for container orchestration and platform operations. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume and include your current location and relocation intent.