Release Train Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. The RTE will serve as a servant leader, facilitator, and coach, ensuring smooth execution of program-level activities and enabling the continuous delivery of high-value solutions. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to drive alignment across teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, Inspect and Adapt (I&A), System Demos, and ART Syncs.
• Remove impediments, mitigate risks, and resolve dependencies across multiple Agile teams.
• Ensure alignment between product management, systems architects, and development teams.
• Oversee the execution of ART commitments and drive continuous improvement.

Agile Coaching & Leadership

• Act as a servant leader to Agile teams, fostering collaboration and self-organization.
• Guide teams in Agile best practices, Lean thinking, and SAFe principles.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Delivery Team members on Agile methodologies.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Serve as a liaison between business leaders, portfolio management, and development teams.
• Provide visibility into ART progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Track key metrics (e.g., flow metrics: velocity, cycle time, load, efficiency, predictability) and ensure value delivery.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and alignment on objectives.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization in Agile delivery.
• Support the adoption and evolution of SAFe frameworks within the organization.
• Drive lean budgeting, value stream optimization, and Agile maturity growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in Agile environments, with at least 2 years in an RTE role.
• Deep understanding of SAFe principles and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
• Proven ability to manage large-scale programs and 10+ cross-functional teams.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills.
• Experience in managing risks, dependencies, and organizational change.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification
• ICP-ATF Agile Team Facilitation certification
• Background in software development, IT, program/product management.
• Hands-on experience with Agile Work Management tools (ie. Azure DevOps)