Release Train Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

We are looking for Release Train Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Job Title: Release Train Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Aliso Viejo, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $48 hr- $53hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 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.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

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.

Nice to Have:

• 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.

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.