Release Train Engineer for Job Location Dallas, TX / Pittsburgh, PA(Hybird) for Video Interview

Employment type Full Time

Job Title Release Train Engineer

Job Location Dallas, TX / Pittsburgh, PA

Duration FTE

Experience level 10+

Mandatory Skills Release Train Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) with a strong background in the Banking domain to lead our Agile Release Train (ART) and facilitate the successful delivery of products and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex projects in a banking environment.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART): Lead and facilitate ART ceremonies, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt sessions, ensuring alignment and collaboration among teams.
• Program Management: Manage and coordinate the release planning process, ensuring that all teams are aligned and that dependencies are identified and managed effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Product Management, Business Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure the vision and goals of the ART are understood and met.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the ART, facilitating discussions on process enhancements and implementing best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks and impediments that may impact the delivery of the program, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Reporting and Metrics: Provide visibility into program progress through metrics and reporting, ensuring that stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and issues.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor teams in Agile practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Requirements:

• Experience level 10+ Years.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
• Proven experience in the Banking domain, with a strong understanding of banking products, services, and regulatory requirements.
• Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience in implementing Agile frameworks in large organizations.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management tools is preferred.
• Availability for occasional travel to support team collaboration, PI Planning and stakeholder meetings.

Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.