Release Train Engineer

Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Release Train Engineer to lead an Agile transformation in Washington, DC. This pivotal role involves acting as a servant leader, coaching multiple Agile teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. You'll facilitate planning events, track metrics, and advocate for continuous improvement while nurturing a culture of openness and collaboration. If you are passionate about Agile methodologies and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your expertise will drive significant value and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and SAFe framework.

Responsibilities

• Drive ART backlog preparation and facilitate PI Planning events.
• Track ART flow metrics and champion DevOps practices.
• Provide guidance to Scrum Masters and Product Managers.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Servant Leadership

Coaching

Facilitation

DevOps Practices

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Title : Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description

Client is on the lookout for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to help lead a major Agile transformation initiative in Washington, DC. As a key player in this journey, you’ll act as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), guiding multiple Agile teams to deliver real value with consistency and alignment to enterprise goals.

If you're passionate about Agile, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at bringing people together to make things happen—this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive the preparation of the ART backlog and event logistics
• Facilitate in-person, two-day PI Planning events
• Ensure every plan aligns with enterprise strategy and OKRs

PI Execution Support

• Track and analyze ART flow metrics—velocity, predictability, cycle time
• Champion DevOps and continuous delivery practices
• Coordinate backlog refinement and cross-ART collaboration
• Help Business Owners define and deliver business value

Coaching the ART

• Provide hands-on guidance to Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and Business Owners
• Use powerful questions to inspire team growth and self-improvement
• Lead ART-level events while staying true to SAFe principles
• Implement pull systems and monitor flow metrics
• Lead value stream mapping sessions and reduce cross-team dependencies
• Always look for ways to increase the flow of value

Driving Relentless Improvement

• Facilitate TeamHealth assessments and Inspect & Adapt events
• Advocate for built-in quality and align with Lean-Agile transformation efforts

Living Servant Leadership

• Nurture a culture of openness, empathy, and shared leadership
• Empower teams to make decisions and solve problems
• Represent the ART with confidence and clarity, even in front of large audiences

Must-Have Certifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer 6.0
• Scaled Agile Practice Consultant 6.0
• AgilityInsights Facilitator Certification

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Rail Transportation