Release Train Engineer [84631]

Onward Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 117,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Release Train Engineer for a temporary engagement in New Jersey. This senior individual contributor will guide delivery across complex technology capabilities, facilitate PI planning, manage dependencies and risks, and improve release practices.

The role coaches delivery professionals and relies on accurate delivery data to support reliable decisions. Candidates should have extensive Agile experience and strong Jira proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• At least 9 years of Agile delivery experience, including Release Train Engineer experience supporting multiple teams in a large enterprise.
• Experience facilitating planning cadences and release execution in complex, multi-team environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Jira or equivalent delivery tools, including reporting and data hygiene.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PI planning, backlog preparation, retrospectives, and other delivery events.
• Surface and resolve impediments, dependencies, and risks across teams and capabilities.
• Own release readiness, including planning, approvals, standards, and communications.
• Uphold change management standards and lead exception and emergency change paths.
• Maintain accurate delivery data and reporting for status, progress, and capacity.

Skills

Agile delivery

Planning facilitation

Cross-team coordination

Delivery metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Our client is seeking a Release Train Engineer for a temporary opportunity. This senior individual contributor will lead delivery execution across complex technology capabilities, facilitating planning, managing dependencies and risks, and improving release and reporting practices. The role also coaches delivery professionals and supports reliable decisions through accurate delivery data.

Release Train Engineer Responsibilities:

• Facilitate PI planning, backlog preparation, retrospectives, and other delivery events.
• Surface and resolve impediments, dependencies, and risks across teams and capabilities.
• Own release readiness, including planning, approvals, standards, and communications.
• Uphold change management standards and lead exception and emergency change paths.
• Maintain accurate delivery data and reporting for status, progress, and capacity.

Release Train Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 9 years of Agile delivery experience, including Release Train Engineer experience supporting multiple teams in a large enterprise.
• Experience facilitating planning cadences and release execution in complex, multi-team environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Jira or equivalent delivery tools, including reporting and data hygiene.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-team dependencies, risks, and impediments through resolution.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.