Senior Principal, Technical Product Owner
Company: Alcon Research
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help
people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and
act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be
recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your
career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make
an impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an
inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to
join Alcon. As a Technical Product Leader focused on Cloud and
DevOps, you will be responsible for designing and implementing
comprehensive solutions that align business needs with technology.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including
developers, UI/UX designers, data engineers, project managers, and
stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of scalable and
efficient software solutions at Fort Worth, Texas . In this role a
typical day will include: Act as a bridge between the development
team and business stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on technical
aspects. Collaborate closely with DevOps and cloud infrastructure
teams to ensure the product's architecture aligns with business
goals. Prioritize features and technical debt, manage the product
backlog, and ensure that the infrastructure meets scalability,
security, and performance requirements. Lead the design and
architecture of software solutions, considering factors such as
scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business
requirements, translating them into technical specifications and
solution designs. Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies,
frameworks, and tools to support the implementation of software
solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and
organizational standards. Define and oversee the integration of
various software components, third-party systems, and APIs to
create cohesive and interoperable solutions. Develop prototypes and
proof of concepts to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate
proposed solutions to stakeholders. Design and implement
observability solutions, including monitoring, logging, and tracing
capabilities, to ensure visibility into platform performance,
health, and behavior. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to
development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding
standards, and architectural guidelines. Identify potential risks
and issues related to solution architecture and propose mitigation
strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Collaborate with
developers to optimize the performance of software applications,
conducting performance analysis and implementing necessary
optimizations. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of
solution architectures, design decisions, and technical
specifications. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging
technologies, and best practices in software engineering and
architecture, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within
the organization. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON: Bachelor’s Degree or
Equivalent years of related experience (or high school15 yrs;
Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs) The ability to fluently read,
write, understand, and communicate in English 7 Years of Relevant
Experience 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership Preferred
Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field. Proven experience working as a Technical Product
Manager or Owner, or in a similar role within software engineering.
Strong technical background in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and
software architecture. Experience in Agile methodologies and
product management. Ability to translate business needs into
technical solutions. Deep understanding of software architecture
principles, design patterns, and best practices. Expertise in
digital platform architecture, microservices, APIs, and
cloud-native technologies. Proficiency in at least one programming
language such as C#, Java, or Python, with a strong foundation in
software development. In-depth knowledge of relational databases
and NoSQL databases, including design, optimization, and
management. Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS,
Azure, Google Cloud) and related services. Familiarity with
observability tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, etc. Proficiency in
using Git for version control, branching, and merging strategies,
ensuring effective collaboration and code management across
development teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with
cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts
to non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and
problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. Relevant
certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are
a plus. Healthcare domain experience is a plus. HOW YOU CAN THRIVE
AT ALCON: Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and
diverse environment where your contribution is valued. Alcon
provides a robust benefits package including health, life,
retirement, paid time off, and much more! Join Alcon’s mission to
provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance
sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!" Travel up to
10% Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com.careers LI-DNI
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are
currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please
click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career
site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon
takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values
different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in
recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment
practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status,
disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also
committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to
individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition
or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application process, or in order to perform the essential
functions of a position, please send an email to
alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your
request and your contact information.
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