Release Train Engineer - SC or DV Clearance

Matchtech; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organisation in Defence & Security is seeking a Release Train Engineer with SC or DV clearance for a 12-18 month contract. This role allows for remote work but requires occasional in-person engagements for agile ceremonies. The successful candidate will facilitate planning events, manage optimization of value flow through the Agile Release Train, and support cross-team coordination. Candidates must possess relevant Scrum certifications and strong communication skills. A unique opportunity in a dynamic sector awaits.

Benefits

Opportunities in a critical sector

Potential transition to permanent role

Professional development coaching

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Professional Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Master qualification.
• Agile Project Management Practitioner or Agile Coach certification.
• Extensive experience in facilitating ART events and processes within SAFe.
• Strong understanding of agile principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to foster collaboration.
• Ability to manage program-level risks and dependencies effectively.
• Security Clearance (SC or DV) or ability to secure DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PI Planning events and activities.
• Manage and optimise flow of value through the Agile Release Train.
• Support creation and maintenance of the ART calendar.
• Foster cross-team coordination and synchronisation.
• Escalate and track program-level risks and dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement through I&A workshops.
• Facilitate ART Sync and Scrum of Scrums meetings.
• Provide status updates and metrics to stakeholders.
• Support release planning with Product Management and Architects.

Skills

Professional Scrum Master certification

Agile Project Management Practitioner

Facilitating ART events

Agile principles understanding

Communication and coordination

Risk management

Security Clearance (SC or DV)

Job description

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Release Train Engineer (SC or DV cleared) on a contract basis. This role predominantly allows for remote work, though it necessitates occasional face‑to‑face engagements for essential agile ceremonies and meetings. The contract duration is expected to be between 12‑18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate PI (Program Increment) Planning events and subsequent activities.
• Manage and optimise the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Support the creation and maintenance of the ART calendar.
• Foster cross‑team coordination and synchronisation.
• Escalate and track program‑level risks, impediments, and dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops.
• Facilitate the ART Sync and Scrum of Scrums meetings.
• Provide status updates and metrics to key stakeholders.
• Support release planning in collaboration with Product Management and System Architects.

Job Requirements:

• Professional Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Master qualification.
• Agile Project Management Practitioner or Agile Coach certification.
• Extensive experience in facilitating ART events and processes within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Strong understanding of agile principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to foster collaboration across teams.
• Ability to manage program‑level risks and dependencies effectively.
• Security Clearance (SC or DV) or the ability to secure DV clearance.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a critical and dynamic sector supporting national security.
• Engagement in long‑term projects with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role.
• Professional development and coaching opportunities within an agile framework.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are an experienced Release Train Engineer with SC or DV clearance and ready to take on a challenging role within the Defence & Security sector, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and skilled team in this critical project.