Release Train Engineer

Brainboss; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Mobility Budget

Training & Certifications

Job summary

Brainboss is seeking a Release Train Engineer to lead ARTs across the Netherlands, connecting train execution to portfolio strategy. You will coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams in Lean-Agile practices, facilitate PI Planning, and drive cadence while removing impediments for complex, multi-team initiatives.

You bring 5+ years in agile delivery, fluency in Dutch and English (C1), and a higher education degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agile delivery roles (e.g. Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer).
• Fluent in Dutch and English (C1 level).
• Have a higher education degree (Bachelor, Master, HBO, or WO).
• Solid understanding of Product/Lean Portfolio Management (PPM/LPM).
• Experience running PI Planning and full PI cycles for an ART of multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices following transformation roll-out.
• Facilitate PI Planning, retrospectives, refinement, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Monitor and report on ART maturity, identifying areas for improvement.
• Coordinate dependencies and risks across teams within the ART.
• Maintain alignment between portfolio strategy and team execution through backlog and roadmap.
• Coach leaders in Lean-Agile practices to ensure lasting change.

Skills

Agile delivery

Coaching

SAFe

PI Planning

Dutch

English

Education

Higher education degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact on high-value projects from day one? At Brainboss, we don't just manage projects, we help organisations gain control over their entire portfolio landscape. Our approach is rooted inProduct Portfolio Management (PPM): we structure initiatives, create transparency, and ensure that every initiative contributes to measurable business value. Through our proven approach, we guide clients from strategy to execution with clarity, discipline, and momentum. Whether it's shaping a portfolio, setting up governance, or driving delivery, Brainboss ensures organisations move with purpose and focus.

As a Release Train Engineer, you'll run ARTs at some of the most complex organisations in the Netherlands, across public sector, financial services, and retail. You'll facilitate PI Planning, drive the cadence, clear impediments, and coach Scrum Masters and leadership through the change. What makes this role different from a standard RTE position is the altitude: at Brainboss we expect you to connect train-level execution to the portfolio above it. You'll be part of our Execution Team, working alongside experienced Consultants and Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and coachScrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teamsin Scrum,Kanban, andSAFepractices following transformation roll-out.

• Facilitate PI Planning, retrospectives, refinement, and other Agile ceremonies to support teams in sustaining new ways of working.

• Monitor and report on team and Agile Release Train maturity,identifyingareas for continued improvement.

• Support the coordination of dependencies and risks across teams within the Agile Release Train.

• Maintain alignment between portfolio strategy and team-level execution by keeping visibility of the strategic backlog and program roadmap.

• Coach at every level: Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams in Lean-Agile practice, and coach leadership in the behaviours that make it stick.

You're a perfect fit if you:

• Have 5+ years of experience in agile delivery roles (e.g. Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer)
• Are fluent in both Dutch and English (minimum C1 level)
• Have a higher education degree (Bachelor's, Master's, HBO, or WO)
• Have solid understanding of Product/Lean Portfolio Management (PPM/LPM)
• Have run PI Planning and full PI cycles for an ART of multiple teams
• Bring demonstrable coaching capability
• Hold or are ready to acquire SAFe RTE certification (SAFe Release Train Engineer, SAFe Practice Consultant, or equivalent)
• Ideally have hands‑on experience with Jira and Confluence
• Are analytical, adaptable, and solution-oriented with a proactive mindset

What to expect from Brainboss:

Energy. Skill. Speed.- That's what it means to work at Brainboss. Working at complex organizations and dealing with dynamic environments is where we thrive. Read more about it here!

Continuous Learning- As a knowledge and skill-based company, we are committed to certifying you in every aspect of your profession. We offer you the possibility to grow in your career through training programs and acquiring certifications. Read more about it here!

Working from Office - We believe that in-person collaboration builds workplace friendships. Furthermore, we enjoy the benefits of separating work and personal time through a change of physical space. That is why we are committed to working on-site.

Competitive Benefits Package- We provide you with a package of benefits which include an above-average salary, bonusses, a modern mobility budget, and more. Read more about our perks here!

Great Company Culture- And above all we are great fun to work with. Together we shape the companyculture! We believe that having fun is necessary to be productive, and we love to have a laugh in the office. To connect informally, we prioritize monthly social events. These things are what make Brainboss a Great Place to Work!

• English C1 level: No
• Dutch C1 Level: No