Release Train Engineer

Position summary

A successful candidate must have a deep understanding of how to scale Lean and Agile practices. Candidates must have a proven track record of facilitating events and processes in a large development environment to assist teams in delivering value.

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems or equivalent.
• Preferred SAFe Certifications
• 8+ years’ experience working as a Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer.
• 10 years’ experience working in an agile environment using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar Agile model.
• Experience facilitating SAFe Program Increment ceremonies.
• Experience in the development, design and deployment with Azure cloud computing.
• Experience in a Software Engineering role delivering an enterprise product
• Experience managing risk and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple functions.
• Good understanding of and ability to discuss cloud architecture and principles of modern platforms including SaaS, PaaS, multi-tenancy, multi-tiered infrastructure, etc.
• Good understanding of security processes, standards & issues involved in multi-tier cloud or hybrid applications
• Familiar with Industry or vertical solutions a plus
• Familiar with principles of network, application and information security
• Articulate and balanced in demeanor with crisp written and verbal communication skills

Job duties

(* denotes an “essential function”)

• Facilitate Program Increment Planning, Scrum, and other agile ceremonies.
• Being a thought leader in introducing Agile mindset and practices within teams building Software Development processes.
• Coach leaders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and other program team members in Lean-Agile practices and mind-sets.
• Work with Solution and Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.
• Facilitate Epic and Feature Refinement, Scrum of Scrums and System Demo Meetings.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment where priorities are often competing or shifting rapidly.
• Flexibility to collaborate with team members across multiple time zones.
• A firm commitment to keeping up-to-date with the latest Azure services and offerings and a desire to learn in an ever evolving landscape
• Share engagement experience with the internal audiences and enrich collective IP. Conduct architecture workshops and other enablement sessions.
• Communicates, presents and advises executive management on release train progress and impediments.
• Collaborate with Program management team to execute large-scale, complex programs often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners.

Personal attributes

• Proven engagement skills
• Demonstrable presentation skills
• Excellent written ability
• Strong time management skills
• Exceptional ability to listen and comprehend complex scenarios
• Logical thought process
• Team player
• Commercial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated

Supervision

• Exercised: May exercise supervision of other resources in a matrix model for specific projects or initiatives

• Received:

Job relationships

• Internal: OnProcess technology functional leadership, Global technology team, Business Unit Heads, Client Services Leadership, Operations, Directors, Managers, staff and contractors
• External: Technical staff, Vendors, Suppliers