Release Train Engineer

As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), you'll be the key facilitator and servant leader for a large-scale program, guiding an Agile Release Train (ART) within a Randstad client in the Washington, D.C. area. You'll drive the end-to-end delivery of value by ensuring seamless collaboration across multiple teams, managing the flow of work, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your role is central to the success of the ART, from orchestrating PI Planning events to coaching teams and stakeholders on SAFe principles, all with the goal of optimizing predictability, efficiency, and alignment with enterprise strategy.

• Facilitate PI Planning: Prepare for and facilitate the two-day, in-person Program Increment (PI) planning event, ensuring logistics are managed, the ART backlog is ready, and teams are aligned with enterprise strategy and objectives.
• Support PI Execution: Track progress and key metrics (velocity, cycle time, etc.), facilitate synchronization events like the ART Sync and System Demo, and promote DevOps and continuous delivery practices.
• Coach the ART: Serve as a coach and mentor to the ART, including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other key roles, helping them adopt Lean-Agile practices and improve their effectiveness through powerful questioning.
• Optimize Flow: Establish pull systems and flow measures to improve the delivery of value across the ART, and facilitate value stream mapping to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and cross-team dependencies.
• Improve Relentlessly: Drive the ART's relentless improvement plan by facilitating Inspect & Adapt events and using tools like AgilityInsights TeamHealth Assessments to foster a culture of built-in quality.
• Act as a Servant Leader: Listen to and support teams, promote mutual influence and empathy, and encourage the personal and professional development of individuals and teams. You will be the face of the ART, requiring comfort with public speaking in front of large audiences.

• To be considered for the Release Train Engineer role, a candidate must have a combination of certifications and relevant experience.
• Certifications: The SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) 6.0 certification is a mandatory requirement. Additionally, a candidate must possess the Scaled Agile Practice Consultant (SPC) 6.0 and AgilityInsights Facilitator certifications.
• Industry/Technology Experience: While not explicitly listed with a minimum number of years, typical RTEs have a strong background in Agile methodologies and have often served in roles such as Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Experience with Agile project management tools like JIRA or Rally is also essential. A key requirement is having launched or participated in at least one Agile Release Train (ART) and one Program Increment (PI), demonstrating a practical understanding of SAFe principles.

• Servant Leadership: The ability to lead by empowering and supporting teams, rather than by commanding them.
• Facilitation: Expert skill in leading large group events and meetings, ensuring they are productive and achieve their goals.
• Coaching: The capacity to mentor individuals and teams, guiding them toward self-improvement and adherence to Agile principles.
• Strategic Thinking: The aptitude to think beyond day-to-day tasks and align the work of the Agile Release Train (ART) with broader business objectives.
• Problem-Solving: A knack for identifying complex issues, especially cross-team dependencies and roadblocks, and guiding the group to a solution.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for articulating goals, giving presentations, and fostering a shared understanding across all levels.
• Conflict Resolution: The ability to navigate disagreements and mediate conflicts between teams or stakeholders to maintain a productive working environment.
• System Thinking: An understanding of how all components of a system (teams, processes, tools) interact and influence one another.
• Adaptability: The flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, new information, and evolving team dynamics.
• Relentless Improvement: A mindset focused on continuous learning, seeking out and implementing improvements in processes and practices.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.