Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Apex Systems; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Release Train Engineer to own and manage a component of a technology portfolio. You will collaborate with partners to develop technology solutions and business cases across functional groups.

The role requires strong Agile experience, including Scrum events and SAFe-like coordination, and the ability to translate business strategy into programs and manage IT activities. This position is hybrid with locations in Seattle, WA; Plano, TX; and Addison, TX.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years as a business analyst or project manager.
• Experience with a disciplined SDLC process.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum Master environment.
• Experience in backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Experience gathering information for BRDs, wireframes, epic/story writing, flow diagrams, data mapping, test plans, use cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact between client area and IT management.
• Provide technical leadership as a proactive business partner.
• Oversee implementation of programs, projects, or processes.
• Coordinate translation of business strategy into work programs.
• Manage IT-related activities for a client or business area.
• Direct lower-level managers and team leaders.

Skills

Agile project management

SDLC experience

Scrum Master

Stakeholder collaboration

Requirements gathering

Tools

JIRA

Rally

Wiki

SharePoint

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA/ Plano TX/ Addison TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

Job#: 3051677

Job Description:

Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Location: Seattle, WA/ Plano TX/ Addison TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

This role is a potential contract to hire and will require resources that do not require sponsorship now or in the future

Role Overview

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) who will own and manage a component of a portfolio of technology-driven initiatives. This role is responsible for the creation and development of technology solutions appropriate to business needs and objectives. You will work with partners to develop and drive technology solutions and business case development across functional groups or within a business domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a single point of contact and the escalation point between the client area and internal IT management.
• Provide technical leadership as a proactive and strategic business partner.
• Oversee the implementation of programs, projects, or processes.
• Coordinate the translation of business strategy into work programs and processes.
• Manage a component of a client or business area's information technology-related activities.
• Direct lower-level managers, team leaders, or a specialty function.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience as a business analyst or project manager.
• Strong background in a disciplined software development life cycle (SDLC) process.
• Experience working on a team with the Agile Methodology.
• Extensive experience working in an Agile Scrum Master environment, including sprint planning, burndown and velocity reporting, backlog prioritization, and retrospectives.
• Experience gathering information for Business Requirements Documents, wireframes, epic and story writing, flow diagrams, data mapping, test plans, use cases, and scenarios.
• Understanding of financial or banking processes and domain.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with JIRA, Rally, or similar Agile project management software.
• Experience with Wiki and SharePoint tools.
• Experience in design principles and design patterns.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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