Solution Train Engineer (STE)

Overview

Remote
$60 - $65
Full Time

Skills

Agile Management
Agile Coaching
STE
Statistical Process Control
Solution Management
Program Management

Job Details

Job Title: Solution Train Engineer (STE)

Location: Dallas, TX / Atlanta, GA (Hybrid Preferred)
Experience Level: 15+ Years
Certification: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Mandatory

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and highly experienced Solution Train Engineer (STE) to lead and orchestrate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) at the solution level across large, complex enterprise programs. This role is pivotal in enabling end-to-end delivery of value across multiple Agile teams and ARTs. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the SAFe framework, with hands-on experience leading Solution Trains, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate must have a valid SPC (SAFe Program Consultant) certification and a minimum of 15+ years of experience in software delivery, Agile coaching, or enterprise-level program management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the chief facilitator and servant leader for Solution Trains across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
  • Ensure alignment across multiple ARTs, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions.
  • Facilitate key SAFe events, including:
    • Pre- and Post-PI Planning
    • Solution Demos
    • Solution Train Syncs
  • Collaborate with Solution Management, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), System Architects, and Product Managers to ensure value delivery and architectural integrity.
  • Guide the Solution Train towards continuous improvement, lean budgeting, and capacity planning.
  • Mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and escalate systemic impediments.
  • Foster Agile and Lean practices across ARTs by coaching and mentoring team members, leaders, and stakeholders.
  • Align stakeholders at various levels business, technology, and executive and manage change effectively.
  • Utilize tools such as Jira, Rally, VersionOne, or equivalent Agile ALM platforms for tracking and transparency.

Required Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of professional experience in software development, project/program management, or Agile leadership roles.
  • Hands-on experience as a Solution Train Engineer (STE) in large-scale, enterprise Agile transformations.
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills with proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the organization.
  • SPC (SAFe Program Consultant) certification is mandatory and must be active.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with SAFe framework at the Solution Train and Portfolio levels.
  • Proven ability to coordinate cross-team dependencies and manage complex solution-level planning and delivery.
  • Solid experience working with Agile project management tools such as Jira Align, Rally, or similar.
  • Background in technology delivery or software engineering is a strong plus.
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