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Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Ztek ConsultingBedminster, NJ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Hi

I hope you're doing well.

We have a position as a " Release Train Engineer (RTE)" with our client. Please find the details below, and if interested, please send me your updated Word-format resume

Role:- Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Client address: 1405 Route 206, Bedminster, New Jersey - Onsite

Mandatory skills:
SAFe Agile & PI Planning Experience
Agile Program Management & Dependency/Risk Management
Strong Stakeholder Communication & Team Facilitation Skills

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) using the SAFe framework. The RTE will coordinate multiple Agile teams, ensure alignment with business objectives, remove impediments, and drive successful delivery of large-scale initiatives. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with strong Agile, program management, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities
Facilitate PI (Program Increment) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
Coordinate cross-functional Agile teams and manage dependencies.
Track program risks, issues, and impediments, ensuring timely resolution.
Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on SAFe best practices.
Monitor ART performance using Agile metrics (velocity, predictability, burn-up/down, flow metrics).
Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and Business Owners to align delivery with business goals.
Drive continuous improvement across teams and processes.
Prepare program status reports and communicate progress to leadership.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of SAFe Agile and Agile methodologies.
Experience facilitating PI Planning and ART ceremonies.
Expertise in Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Risk, dependency, and issue management experience.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification preferred.
5+ years of Agile Project/Program Management experience.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), DevOps, and CI/CD is a plus.

Skills

Scrum
Agile
Confluence
Jira
SAFe
Stakeholder Management

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