CAN - IT - Release Train Engineer II

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada seeks a Release Train Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract in Toronto. The successful candidate will coordinate Agile teams, manage delivery processes, and optimize value flow while ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates possess strong project management skills and Agile experience, with certifications enhancing their profile.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years as a Coach, Product Manager, or Scrum Master.
• Experience coaching multiple Agile teams.
• IT background with end-to-end delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates release processes and manages delivery.
• Leads Agile teams and drives continuous improvement.
• Coordinates deployment on the Agile Release Train.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodology

Project management

Education

Certified SAFE RTE or SPC, or CSM

Tools

Agile Management tools

Job description

Position Title: Release Train Engineer

Duration: 6 months Contract (Potential for extension, Conversion Possible)

Schedule: Mon to Fri – core business hours

Work Location: Toronto, ON

Work Type: Hybrid - 2 days per week, flexible on the days

Pay Range: C$100 - C$110/Hr

Job Description:

• Our vision to be the Better Bank is grounded in our purpose-driven and forward-focused strategy.
• Amidst a rapidly changing landscape, we know that technology plays a critical role in achieving this vision and delivering on our strategy.
• This signals the need to accelerate investment in emerging capabilities to adapt to changes and respond to customer needs more quickly.
• To accomplish this, we're evolving our platforms, introducing key enterprise practices, and re-imagining our customer journeys as part of the Next Evolution of Work (NEW).

Summary:

• Facilitates release processes, coordination, and execution.
• Escalates impediments, manages risk, ensures value delivery, and drives continuous improvement.
• Participates in transformation initiatives, coaching leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets required for agility.
• Leads, coordinates, and coaches multiple Agile teams for the Next Evolution of Work (NEW). The Release Train Engineer II is responsible for overseeing, coaching, and training a team of professionals assigned to Agile teams.

Your key objectives include:

• Manage and optimize the flow of value through ARTs using tools like Kanban and information radiators.
• Establish and communicate Program Increments (PIs), facilitate PI Readiness, System Demos, PI Planning, and Pre- and Post-PI Planning meetings.
• Coordinate features deployment on the Agile Release Train considering dependencies, order, and architecture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a regular cadence of interactions.
• Conduct daily standups with the Pod, execute, and deliver work.
• Manage day-to-day delivery from start to finish, translating tasks from project to IT delivery.

Must Have:

• Experience as RTE
• Project Management experience
• IT background
• Strong stakeholder communication skills

Nice to Have:

• PMP certification
• Experience with application Colibra (ideally)
• Liquidity or treasury experience

Job Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience as a Coach, Product Manager, or Scrum Master. Certified SAFE RTE or SPC, or CSM.
• Experience with Agile Management tools (2-4 years).
• Experience coaching multiple Agile teams (2-4 years).

Notes:

• IT, RTE, and PM experience preferred.
• End-to-end delivery experience in a lead role required.
• Application lead experience within IT is a plus.

About The Company:

• Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions, including retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services.

About GTT:

• GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. We value diversity and inclusion. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, as well as major life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail firms across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!