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Are you passionate about fiber optics, network visibility, and cloud‑native software platforms? Do concepts like OTDR, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Linux-based systems, API-driven architectures, and backlog ownership drive you to build products with real operational impact? We’re looking for a Product Owner to shape and drive our Fiber Monitoring solutions, spanning outside plant (OSP), data centers, and DCI environments. Our application is built using Docker-based microservices, orchestrated with Docker Swarm, running on Linux distributions, and exposed primarily through APIs and command-line interfaces. You will fully own the product backlog, collaborate closely with engineering and UX, and help deliver a scalable, reliable platform used daily by operators, integrators, and customers - all within a young, dynamic, and fast-growing company. Represent real-world fiber monitoring, OTDR, DCI, and inventory integration use cases within the development team OTDR-based fiber monitoring (fault detection, localization, degradation analysis) Real-time and in-service fiber monitoring Data Center Interconnect (DCI) visibility, performance, and resiliency Integration with third-party IMS / inventory systems Work closely with engineering, UX, architects, and integration partners in a distributed, containerized environment Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) Contribute to release planning, defining objectives, scope, and success criteria Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to stay aligned with operational and market realities Ensure high standards for performance, scalability, reliability, security,
and maintainability Act as a domain expert in fiber monitoring, optical networking, and system integration Technical Skills & Domain Knowledge Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks and architectures (access, metro, core) Solid understanding or experience with OTDR technologies, including: Fiber characterization and quality monitoring Software-based exploitation of OTDR data Good understanding of Data Center Interconnect (DCI) environments: Performance, latency, and resiliency monitoring Experience in telecommunications, optical networking, or service provider environments Knowledge of service assurance, SLA monitoring, and automation Comfortable working in Linux environments, including: Navigating Linux-based systems Understanding logs, configurations, and runtime behavior Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and cloud-native principles Ability to write clear functional specifications and technical documentation Solid knowledge of Agile and Product Ownership best practices Tools, Platforms & Integrations (Assets) Experience with third-party Inventory Management Systems (IMS) used in fiber and network environments Experience integrating with IQGeo is a robust asset Collaboration with development teams Comfortable discussing optical-layer technologies, APIs, Linux environments, and distributed architectures Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Solid experience in telecom, optical networking, or network software Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar product role Fluent in English and French (spoken and written) We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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📌 Data Product Owner (Remote) (Montreal)
🏢 EXFO
📍 Montreal