Release Train Engineer

Zohorecruit; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks an experienced Release Train Engineer to lead a new Agile Release Trains focused on re-engineering a legacy system in Dublin, Ireland. This flagship program aims to modernize a critical application using cutting-edge technologies.

You will coach teams on SAFe, manage PI Planning and dependencies, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement while delivering measurable business value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Release Train Engineer or equivalent Agile leadership role.
• Proven experience launching and leading Agile Release Trains.
• Deep understanding of Agile and Lean principles and practices, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the new ART, fostering collaboration and value delivery.
• Guide the ART through re-engineering and modernization of the legacy system.
• Embed Agile and Lean principles within the ART and coach teams.
• Plan and facilitate all ART events (PI Planning, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums).
• Identify and remove impediments and manage dependencies across teams.

Skills

Release Train Engineer

Agile leadership

SAFe

Kanban

Jira

Rally

Tools

Jira

Rally

Job description

Dublin 1, Ireland | Posted on 07/22/2025

We areseeking a highly motivated and experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to leada new Agile Release Train (ART) focused on re-engineering a legacy system. Thisis a high-visibility, flagship program utilizing cutting-edge technologies andprocesses to re-platform and modernize a critical application. You will play apivotal role in transforming our existing native application into astate-of-the-art web-based solution, setting the standard for innovation andexcellence within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Launch and Lead the ART: Establish and lead thenew ART, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, andrelentless value delivery.
  
• Drive the Transformation: Guide the ART through there-engineering process, ensuring alignment with business objectives andtechnical strategy. This includes re-platforming the legacy system anddeveloping a new web-based application.
  
• Champion Agile and LeanPrinciples: EmbedAgile and Lean principles and practices within the ART, coaching teams andstakeholders on their effective application.
  
• Facilitate ART Events: Plan and facilitate allART events, including PI Planning, System Demos, Inspect & Adaptworkshops, and Scrum of Scrums.
  
• Remove Impediments: Proactively identify andremove impediments that obstruct the ART's progress, escalating issues asnecessary.
  
• Manage Dependencies: Coordinate and managedependencies between teams within the ART and across other ARTs ordepartments.
  
• Track and Report Progress: Monitor and report on theART's progress towards program objectives, providing transparent andtimely updates to stakeholders.
  
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Facilitate continuousimprovement initiatives within the ART, leveraging metrics and feedback toidentify and implement enhancements.
  
• Foster a High-PerformingCulture: Cultivatea collaborative, high-performing team environment that embraces innovationand continuous learning.
  
• Champion Cutting-EdgeTechnologies: Promotethe adoption and effective utilization of cutting-edge technologies withinthe ART, ensuring the program remains at the forefront of innovation.
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as aRelease Train Engineer or equivalent Agile leadership role.
  
• Proven experience launching andleading Agile Release Trains.
  
• Deep understanding of Agile andLean principles and practices, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
  
• Experience with legacy systemmodernization and re-platforming projects.
  
• Strong technical acumen andfamiliarity with modern web technologies.
  
• Excellent communication,facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proven ability to influence anddrive change within a large organization.
  
• Experience with Agile projectmanagement tools (e.g., Jira, Rally).
  
• SAFe Release Train Engineer(RTE) certification preferred.
  
• Be part of a groundbreaking,flagship program transforming the company.
  
• Work with cutting-edgetechnologies and contribute to innovative solutions.
  
• Excellent career growthopportunities within a leading organization.