Salary: £32,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Product Owner in infrastructure, platform, or SaaS environments Strong domain knowledge in SQL Server platforms Windows Server environments VMware / Hypervisors Cloud migration strategies Experience operating in Agile delivery models Demonstrated backlog ownership and prioritization capability Strong stakeholder management skills Experience balancing operational stability with modernization Preferred Experience: Azure, AWS or GCP exposure FinOps principles DR and resilience architecture Platform engineering transformation programs Responsibilities: Act as the Product Owner for Database and Server (Wintel) platforms Define and own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle of SQL and WinTel/Hypervisor platforms Ensure platform stability, performance, scalability, and cost optimization Manage technical debt and drive long-term modernization (cloud migration, automation-first operations) Clearly articulate platform value and maturity expectations to internal customers Lead full SQL estate lifecycle across on-prem and cloud Develop and execute cloud migration strategy (PaaS/IaaS/hybrid) Govern versioning, HA/DR, backup/restore, patching, and security compliance Improve performance, scalability, observability, and automation maturity Own strategy for Windows Server, VMware, and compute platforms Modernize compute, improve automation, and reduce manual provisioning Improve provisioning lead times and cost transparency (FinOps) Guide hypervisor rationalization and cloud-first design Act as primary liaison between infrastructure squads and product tribes Translate business needs into clear backlog items and priorities Align platform roadmap with product roadmaps and communicate strategy clearly Manage expectations, risks, and internal customer satisfaction Maintain structured, prioritized backlogs with clear epics and user stories Balance stability, modernization, optimization, risk, and technical debt Ensure backlog items are sprint-ready and aligned to outcomes Partner with Technical Lead and Scrum Master to ensure strong Agile practice Lead or support ceremonies: planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives Clarify priorities during sprints and accept completed work Drive squad maturity and meaningful, outcome-focused delivery Maintain risk visibility, DR and resilience standards, and compliance readiness Prepare for audits and track key platform KPIs (availability, provisioning time, automation, cost efficiency, technical debt) Ensure platforms continually improve in operational effectiveness Technologies: AWS Azure Cloud GCP IaaS Support PaaS Product Owner SQL Security VMware Windows DevOps More: At SD Worx, we are a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with a focus on delivering innovative people solutions. Our dynamic environment encourages flexibility with working hours and the option to work from home. We offer 25 days of holiday plus 8 public holidays, a flexible benefits scheme, a pension plan with up to 6% matched contributions, private medical insurance, and opportunities for career growth. Join our team in a collaborative setting that values diversity and embraces individual development plans. last updated 10 week of 2026