Product Owner Platform Modernization / Application Discovery

Product Owner•Platform Modernization /

Application Discovery Contract Type:

Contractor Location:

Denver Industry:

IT Contact Name:

Katie Jreij Contact Phone:

Date Published:

08-May-2026 Product Owner•Platform Modernization / Application Discovery Central Denver, CO (Hybrid•3 days)

Duration:

initial 6-month contract (not eligible for C2C)

Pay:

$65-75/hr We are seeking a highly technical Product Owner to lead discovery, documentation, and modernization efforts for a critical internal application platform built on a microservices architecture. This role will focus on reverse engineering existing systems, analyzing C#/.NET applications and Azure Service Bus integrations, documenting architecture and workflows, identifying technical debt and operational risks, and developing a roadmap for stabilization and future enhancements in a complex environment with limited existing documentation. Key Responsibilities Product & System Discovery Assume ownership of an existing enterprise platform built on a distributed microservices architecture. Reverse engineer the current application ecosystem to understand system behavior, service dependencies, and business workflows. Analyze source code written in C#/.NET and collaborate with engineering teams to understand implementation patterns and business logic. Identify undocumented functionality, legacy workflows, and critical integration points. Messaging & Integration Analysis Conduct deep analysis of message flows across Azure Service Bus and related event-driven systems. Trace queues, topics, subscriptions, retry logic, dead-letter handling, and asynchronous workflows. Document how data moves across services, APIs, downstream systems, and integrations. Architecture Documentation Create comprehensive end-to-end platform documentation, including: Microservices architecture Service ownership and dependencies Event and message flows Data contracts and integrations Business process workflows Failure points and operational risks Develop architecture diagrams, process maps, and technical documentation to support ongoing engineering and modernization efforts. Product Assessment & Modernization Strategy Assess the current platform to identify: Technical debt Redundant or obsolete services Scalability and performance concerns Security and operational gaps Opportunities for simplification or redesign Partner with engineering leadership to determine which components should be maintained, refactored, rebuilt, or retired. Develop and prioritize a modernization roadmap aligned with long-term business objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with engineering, operations, business stakeholders, and leadership teams to gather institutional knowledge about the platform. Translate technical findings into actionable business recommendations. Drive prioritization of system improvements and future product investments. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or similar technical role Strong technical understanding of C#/.NET applications with the ability to read and interpret code Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud environments Deep understanding of Azure Service Bus, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architectures Experience working within microservices-based systems Strong background documenting legacy systems, integrations, and application architecture Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments with limited documentation Preferred Qualifications Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications Familiarity with domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and API ecosystems Background supporting manufacturing, supply chain, ERP, or operational business systems is a plus ...