Job Title: Release Train Engineer
Work Location: Remote – Travel as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview The Senior Release Train Engineer will lead value stream optimization and Agile program execution across a complex, multi-team enterprise modernization environment. This role will enable effective operation of the Agile Release Train (ART), establish outcome-driven governance, optimize the flow of value, and coordinate delivery across product, engineering, architecture, quality assurance, DevOps, operations, and PMO functions. The ideal candidate will combine strong SAFe and Lean-Agile leadership with advanced facilitation, systems thinking, quantitative delivery management, and continuous-improvement expertise to produce measurable program and public-service outcomes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Lead, Senior Agile Delivery Lead, or equivalent role leading value stream optimization and Agile program execution across complex, multi-team delivery environments.
Demonstrated experience leading an Agile Release Train or comparable enterprise delivery construct involving multiple Agile teams, integrated workstreams, shared platforms, distributed stakeholders, and cross-organizational dependencies.
Proven expertise in Lean and Agile principles, including systems thinking, flow optimization, Theory of Constraints, value stream management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Strong practical knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including Agile Release Trains, Program Increments, PI objectives, ART events, Lean-Agile leadership, and program-level execution.