Senior Release Train Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: Senior Release Train Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $51.00hr - $56.00hr

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within a SAFe environment. The candidate will be responsible for driving program execution, coordinating cross-functional Agile teams, facilitating Program Increment (PI) planning, and ensuring the successful delivery of business value across multiple teams. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and Agile coaching skills to enable high-performing teams and effective ART execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the servant leader and chief facilitator for Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and other SAFe ceremonies.
• Coordinate and align multiple Agile teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of program objectives.
• Manage dependencies, risks, impediments, and cross-team challenges impacting ART execution.
• Work closely with Product Management, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and Business Owners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Promote SAFe principles, Agile best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
• Monitor and track ART performance, predictability, velocity, and program execution metrics.
• Escalate issues and facilitate resolution through effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Support roadmap planning, release management, and value delivery across the organization.
• Foster transparency and communication among teams, leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile and SAFe practices to improve overall delivery effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, quality, and team performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Agile project/program delivery.
• 3+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Senior Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience working within a SAFe Agile framework.
• Proven experience facilitating PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART events, and large-scale Agile initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple Agile teams and complex program dependencies.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Lean principles, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience using Agile tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and delivery management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent presentation and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification.
• SAFe Agilist (SA), SPC, PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certifications.
• Experience leading cloud, digital transformation, or enterprise modernization programs.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile engineering practices.
• Experience working in Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services, or other regulated industries.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.

Key Skills:

• SAFe Agile Framework.
• Agile Release Train (ART) Management.
• Program Increment (PI) Planning.
• Scrum of Scrums Facilitation.
• Agile Coaching & Mentoring.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Program & Delivery Management.
• Risk & Dependency Management.
• JIRA / Azure DevOps.
• Lean Agile Practices.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Release Planning & Coordination.
• Communication & Facilitation.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership.

Role Level:

• Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Senior RTE / Agile Program Lead

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities