Agile Release Train RTE with DevOps experience

Overview: As an Agile Release Train RTE with DevOps experience, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the successful delivery of software products by managing Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and promoting DevOps practices within the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure alignment with business objectives and efficient delivery of value to customers.
Responsibilities:
1. Agile Release Train Management:
•Facilitate the ART processes and ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops, and release planning.
•Ensure alignment of multiple Agile teams within the ART towards common goals and objectives.
•Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies within and across ARTs to ensure smooth execution of program increments.
•Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback mechanisms and encouraging experimentation.
2. DevOps Integration:
•Champion DevOps principles and practices within the Agile Release Train, promoting collaboration between development, operations, and other stakeholders.
•Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process, ensuring rapid and reliable deployments.
•Drive the adoption of infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management tools to streamline environment provisioning and configuration.
•Monitor and optimize application and infrastructure performance, leveraging metrics and monitoring tools to identify areas for improvement.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration:
•Act as a liaison between the Agile teams, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment of priorities.
•Facilitate cross-team coordination and collaboration, resolving conflicts and promoting a culture of transparency and trust.
•Provide visibility into the progress and health of the Agile Release Train through regular reporting and communication channels.
4. Leadership and Coaching:
•Serve as a servant leader, coaching Agile teams and stakeholders on Agile and DevOps practices, principles, and values.
•Foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and accountability within the Agile Release Train.
•Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other team members on Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification required.
•Experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or similar role in an Agile environment.
•< span no-style="white-space:pre"> Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and DevOps principles.
•Proficiency in DevOps tools and technologies such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.
•Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
•Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
•Continuous learning mindset with a passion for driving innovation and improvement.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
•SAFe RTE certification or equivalent.
•Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
•Knowledge of ITIL principles and IT Service Management (ITSM) processes.
•Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Rally, or VersionOne.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties may be modified or added based on organizational needs.
Plano, TX / Atlanta, GA - ONSITE roles/No Remote
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.