AGILIOUS · 5 days ago
SAFe Release Train Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $141K/yr
10+ years expAgilious is a company dedicated to empowering organizations to build digital solutions that serve people by simplifying software delivery. They are seeking a highly skilled Release Train Engineer to drive the execution and improvement of the Agile Release Train, ensuring successful value delivery to customers.
Information TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Facilitate ART planning events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, where multiple Agile teams come together to plan and synchronize their work
Collaborate with Product Management, Product Owners, and stakeholders to prioritize features and establish PI objectives
Ensure alignment of ART objectives with overall business strategy and customer needs
Act as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation
Facilitate ART ceremonies, including Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops, and System Demos, to promote transparency, feedback, and problem-solving
Resolve impediments and dependencies that hinder the progress of the ART, working collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to address issues effectively
Coordinate and manage sprint activities, including sprint reviews, Scrum of Scrums / Coach Sync, and Product Owner (PO) sync meetings
Provide detailed metrics and reporting, and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) tracking, in addition to creating dashboards for improved transparency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the ART, leveraging metrics, feedback, and retrospectives to identify opportunities for enhancement
Coach teams on Agile and SAFe principles, practices, and tools, promoting a learning mindset and fostering a high-performance culture
Coach and mentor team members, assist with onboarding, and identify knowledge gaps
Implement and iterate on Agile engineering practices, DevOps principles, and Lean-Agile methodologies to optimize delivery efficiency and quality
Communicate ART progress, dependencies, risks, and impediments to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals
Collaborate with Release Management, Program Management, and other stakeholders to manage cross-ART dependencies and ensure the successful delivery of integrated solutions
Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, facilitating effective communication and alignment of priorities
Drive the adoption of SAFe practices, principles, and frameworks across the organization, serving as a champion for Agile transformation
Partner with Agile Coaches, Lean-Agile Leaders, and other RTEs to establish Agile Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and communities of practice, sharing knowledge and best practices
Lead by example, embodying Agile values and principles, and inspiring teams to embrace change, experimentation, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Public Trust Clearance must be obtainable
At least 10 years of industry experience in this role or a similar role
Extensive experience (10+ years) in Agile software development, with a focus on scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe
Proven track record of leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning events
Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse groups
Deep understanding of Agile principles, Lean-Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices, with a passion for continuous improvement
Experience with Agile tools and frameworks (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally) and proficiency in Agile metrics and reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in computer science, engineering, business or related field
10+ years working in Agile delivery environments where a scaling framework was applied
Preferred
SAFe certification (e.g., RTE, SA, SP) is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance to take care of your health needs
Supplemental Benefits: Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
401(k) plan with contribution and annual profit sharing
Generous paid time off, federal & floating holidays to maintain balance
Robust Professional Development to continue your education
Employee Assistance Program Support for a wide range of life events and experiences
Company
AGILIOUS
Agilious is a software development firm specializing in application development and consulting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sean O'Neill
Chief Operating Officer
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