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Release Train Engineer (RTE)

TechTalent Solutions LLCLouisville, KY🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to lead Agile Release Trains in a complex, enterprise environment, leveraging your SAFe expertise and Azure DevOps skills to drive significant impact. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced RTE with a SAFe certification, eager to foster continuous improvement and collaborate across multiple teams. Apply now to join TechTalent Solutions LLC and advance your career in a dynamic setting.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationLouisville, KY, United States
SAFeScrumAgileKanbanStakeholder Management

Job description

Job Title: Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Location: Louisville, KY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract

Mandatory Requirement: Must hold an active SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe 6 Agilist (SAFe 6 Agilist) certification.
Job Description:-
We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) across large, complex, multi-team environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile delivery practices, and enterprise-level program coordination. Experience with Azure DevOps is required, while exposure to AI/GenAI initiatives is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:-

  • Serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
  • Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Sync, Inspect & Adapt, and other SAFe ceremonies.
  • Coordinate delivery across multiple Agile teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Identify, manage, and escalate program risks, dependencies, and impediments.
  • Track program execution, milestones, and delivery metrics using Azure DevOps.
  • Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity across teams.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and stakeholders.
  • Support release planning and ensure successful execution of program increments.
  • Coach teams and stakeholders on SAFe and Agile best practices.
  • Contribute to AI-enabled Agile practices or process improvements (nice to have).

Required Skills:-

  • 8+ years of overall IT experience with 4+ years as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).
  • Strong hands-on experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
  • Experience managing large-scale, multi-threaded Agile programs with multiple Scrum teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint planning, reporting, and release tracking.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Skills:-

  • SAFe RTE or SAFe Agilist Certification.
  • Experience with AI/Generative AI initiatives or AI-driven Agile delivery.
  • Experience working in enterprise digital transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

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