SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer
- Nityo Infotech
3 Days Ago
NA
Yearly
Des Moines-WA
14-20 Years
Required Skills: Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Rally, Microsoft Project, Agile Reporting & Dashboards
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) across cross-functional teams. The RTE serves as the chief Scrum Master for the ART, driving execution, fostering Agile best practices, removing impediments, and ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, Agile transformation, program management, and stakeholder management skills within large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Release Train Leadership
- Facilitate ART events including PI Planning, ART Sync, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and other SAFe ceremonies.
- Coordinate and support multiple Agile teams to ensure successful delivery of program objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and the ART.
- Monitor and manage program risks, dependencies, and impediments across teams.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Product Owners, System Architects, and Business Owners to ensure alignment on priorities and objectives.
- Track and report program progress, predictability, and delivery metrics.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, product management, engineering teams, and leadership.
- Provide transparent communication regarding program status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate decision-making and escalation management when necessary.
- Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on Agile and SAFe principles.
- Promote Lean-Agile mind-set and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Support organizational Agile maturity and transformation initiatives.
- Identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies.
- Facilitate risk management processes and drive effective mitigation plans.
- Ensure alignment between delivery commitments and organizational goals.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports related to ART health.
- Analyze velocity, predictability, quality, and delivery metrics.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 14+ years of experience in IT with understanding of SDLC and technical stacks in the market.
- 5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, or equivalent role.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
- Experience managing large-scale Agile programs involving multiple teams.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification.
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Certification.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or CSP certifications.
- Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise environments.
Key Skills
Leadership & Facilitation
- Agile Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Executive Communication
- Team Coaching
Agile & Delivery Management
- SAFe Framework
- PI Planning
- Program Increment Execution
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Continuous Improvement
Technical & Tools
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- Confluence
- Rally
- Microsoft Project
- Agile Reporting & Dashboards
Success Metrics
- Program Increment Objectives Achievement
- ART Predictability and Delivery Performance
- Reduced Program Risks and Dependencies
- Team Velocity and Flow Improvements
- Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Agile Maturity Growth Across Teams
