Release Train Engineer

Krasan Consulting Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Krasan Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Release Train Engineer to lead value stream optimization and Agile program execution across a complex enterprise modernization program. You will enable effective operation of the Agile Release Train (ART) and coordinate delivery across product, engineering, architecture, QA, DevOps, operations, and PMO functions.

The ideal candidate has strong SAFe and Lean-Agile leadership, advanced facilitation, systems thinking, and a track record of measurable

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as Release Train Engineer or equivalent in complex, multi-team environments.
• Experience leading an Agile Release Train with multiple teams and cross-organizational dependencies.
• Expertise in Lean and Agile principles, flow optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe, PI objectives, ART events, and program-level execution.

Skills

Release Train Engineer

SAFe

Lean-Agile leadership

facilitation & systems thinking

Job description

Job Title

Release Train Engineer

Work Location

Remote – Travel as needed

Employment Type

Full-Time

Position Overview

The Senior Release Train Engineer will lead value stream optimization and Agile program execution across a complex, multi-team enterprise modernization environment. This role will enable effective operation of the Agile Release Train (ART), establish outcome-driven governance, optimize the flow of value, and coordinate delivery across product, engineering, architecture, quality assurance, DevOps, operations, and PMO functions. The ideal candidate will combine strong SAFe and Lean-Agile leadership with advanced facilitation, systems thinking, quantitative delivery management, and continuous‑improvement expertise to produce measurable program and public-service outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Lead, Senior Agile Delivery Lead, or equivalent role leading value stream optimization and Agile program execution across complex, multi-team delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading an Agile Release Train or comparable enterprise delivery construct involving multiple Agile teams, integrated workstreams, shared platforms, distributed stakeholders, and cross-organizational dependencies.
• Proven expertise in Lean and Agile principles, including systems thinking, flow optimization, Theory of Constraints, value stream management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including Agile Release Trains, Program Increments, PI objectives, ART events, Lean-Agile leadership, and program-level execution.

Job Title

Release Train Engineer

Work Location

Remote – Travel as needed

Employment Type

Full-Time

Position Overview

The Senior Release Train Engineer will lead value stream optimization and Agile program execution across a complex, multi-team enterprise modernization environment. This role will enable effective operation of the Agile Release Train (ART), establish outcome-driven governance, optimize the flow of value, and coordinate delivery across product, engineering, architecture, quality assurance, DevOps, operations, and PMO functions. The ideal candidate will combine strong SAFe and Lean-Agile leadership with advanced facilitation, systems thinking, quantitative delivery management, and continuous‑improvement expertise to produce measurable program and public-service outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Lead, Senior Agile Delivery Lead, or equivalent role leading value stream optimization and Agile program execution across complex, multi-team delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading an Agile Release Train or comparable enterprise delivery construct involving multiple Agile teams, integrated workstreams, shared platforms, distributed stakeholders, and cross-organizational dependencies.
• Proven expertise in Lean and Agile principles, including systems thinking, flow optimization, Theory of Constraints, value stream management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including Agile Release Trains, Program Increments, PI objectives, ART events, Lean-Agile leadership, and program-level execution.