Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
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Skills

  • SAFE
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Management

Summary

Job Title: Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite/Hybrid)
Experience: 12+ Years


Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and coordinate multiple Scrum teams within the Cash & Liquidity domain at Northern Trust. The ideal candidate will drive Agile execution, ensure seamless release delivery, and promote SAFe best practices across the organization.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and monitor the health and progress of releases across multiple Agile teams.
  • Align delivery with Cash & Liquidity strategic priorities and organizational goals.
  • Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate when necessary.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and expectations.
  • Facilitate backlog creation, prioritization, and refinement to ensure value-driven delivery.
  • Lead and facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including:
    • PI Planning
    • Sprint Planning
    • Daily Stand-ups
    • Reviews & Retrospectives
    • Release Planning & Demos
  • Serve as a servant leader to Scrum teams, fostering a high-performing Agile culture.
  • Remove impediments by coordinating with cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Provide transparent communication and regular status updates to stakeholders.
  • Resolve conflicts through effective facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving.
  • Track Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and backlog health.
  • Coach and mentor teams on Scrum practices and SAFe framework adoption.
  • Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity across teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in IT with strong Agile project management expertise.
  • Proven experience working as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).
  • Deep understanding of SAFe Agile framework and Agile methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Scrum practices and ceremonies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexibility to support extended working hours if required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAFe RTE Certification (highly preferred)
  • Experience in financial services or banking domain (especially Cash & Liquidity)

Required Skill Matrix

  • Agile Project Management – Required
  • SAFe Agilist – Required
  • SAFe RTE – Required
  • Scrum – Required
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  • Dice Id: 91139032
  • Position Id: 8944323
  • Posted 7 hours ago

Company Info

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