Release Train Engineer

Capgemini; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in New York seeks an experienced Release Train Engineer to lead Agile Release Trains and drive delivery of large-scale technology programs. You will champion SAFe practices, facilitate PI Planning, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure strategic outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in technology delivery with 5+ years in Agile leadership, plus strong stakeholder management and experience with Jira, Jira Align, Azure DevOps, and TargetProcess.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology delivery experience with 5+ years in Agile leadership roles (RTE, Agile Program Manager, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Delivery Lead).
• Strong expertise in SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Portfolio Management, DevOps, and Value Stream Management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation and technology delivery programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) execution and SAFe ceremonies.
• Facilitate PI Planning, dependency management, and ART alignment.
• Drive program delivery, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business, product, architecture, and technology leaders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Track delivery performance, Agile maturity, and portfolio execution metrics.

Skills

SAFe

Agile leadership

Release Train

Jira

Jira Align

Azure DevOps

TargetProcess

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Azure DevOps

TargetProcess

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and drive delivery of large-scale technology programs. The ideal candidate will champion SAFe Agile practices, facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, manage cross-team dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure successful delivery of strategic business initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of technology delivery experience with 5+ years in Agile leadership roles (RTE, Agile Program Manager, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Delivery Lead).
• Strong expertise in SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Portfolio Management, DevOps, and Value Stream Management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation and technology delivery programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience with Jira, Jira Align, Azure DevOps, and TargetProcess.
• Financial Services, Insurance, or other regulated industry experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) execution and SAFe ceremonies.
• Facilitate PI Planning, dependency management, and ART alignment.
• Drive program delivery, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business, product, architecture, and technology leaders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Track delivery performance, Agile maturity, and portfolio execution metrics.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 119,000 to 143,000.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick LeaveMedical
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.