SAFe Release Train Engineer

Agilious is seeking a highly skilled SAFe Release Train Engineer to join our team and play a key role in connecting strategy to execution while overseeing the work of multiple teams to ensure value delivery is aligned with our government customer’s vision.

Location/Remote: This opportunity is remote and requires working with the East Coast Timezone.

Experience:

• 5+ years of Experience in Agile Software Development, with a focus on scaled Agile Frameworks such as SAFe
• 3+ years of proven track record of leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
• SAFe Release Training Engineer certification required
• SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification desired, but not required

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance must be obtainable.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate ART planning events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, where multiple Agile teams come together to plan and synchronize their work.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Product Owners, and stakeholders to prioritize features and establish PI objectives.
• Ensure alignment of ART objectives with overall business strategy and customer needs.
• Act as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Facilitate ART ceremonies, including Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops, and System Demos, to promote transparency, feedback, and problem-solving.
• Resolve impediments and dependencies that hinder the progress of the ART, working collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to address issues effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the ART, leveraging metrics, feedback, and retrospectives to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Coach teams on Agile and SAFe principles, practices, and tools, promoting a learning mindset and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement and iterate on Agile engineering practices, DevOps principles, and Lean-Agile methodologies to optimize delivery efficiency and quality.
• Communicate ART progress, dependencies, risks, and impediments to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Release Management, Program Management, and other stakeholders to manage cross-ART dependencies and ensure successful delivery of integrated solutions.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, facilitating effective communication and alignment of priorities.
• Drive the adoption of SAFe practices, principles, and frameworks across the organization, serving as a champion for Agile transformation.
• Partner with Agile Coaches, Lean-Agile Leaders, and other RTEs to establish Agile Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and communities of practice, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Lead by example, embodying Agile values and principles, and inspiring teams to embrace change, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in Agile software development, with a focus on scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe.
• Minimum 3 years of proven track record of leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning events.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and align diverse groups.
• In-depth understanding of Agile principles, Lean-Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience with Agile tools and frameworks (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally) and proficiency in Agile metrics and reporting.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Why Work at Agilious:

• We hire smart people.
• We encourage our team to raise their hand when they see an opportunity to change our existing processes.
• We value culture and believe our business thrives in the diversity of our teams.
• We offer company-paid medical benefits that are designed to support our employees.
• We offer competitive salaries and a 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• We operate like a startup with a proven business model that's growing fast!
• We have a Casual dress code (jeans are welcome).
• We have a remarkable professional development program that allows you to stay current and on top of your field.
• We are passionate about our clients and live/breathe the client experience.
• We encourage creativity and embrace change.
• We believe in autonomy & taking initiative.
• We collaborate with our leadership team daily to ensure vision alignment and transparency as an organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.