Release Train Engineer (RTE)

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.