Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Veriipro; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead enterprise Agile Release Train (ART) delivery. You will drive PI Planning, align business with technical delivery, manage dependencies, and promote Lean-Agile and DevOps practices across the organization.

You will lead PI Planning, facilitate ART ceremonies, and coach Scrum Masters, Product Managers, System Architects, and Business Owners on SAFe and Lean-Agile methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in enterprise environments.
• Certified SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Certified SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC).
• Certified AgilityInsights Facilitator.
• Strong expertise in PI Planning, WSJF prioritization, ART execution, and dependency management.
• Hands-on experience with Flow Metrics: Flow Velocity, Flow Time, Flow Efficiency, Flow Load, and Predictability.
• Proven ability to coach technical teams, Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and executives.
• Strong understanding of OKR alignment, Lean-Agile principles, DevOps, and built-in quality practices.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills; experience with 100+ participants.
• Ability to attend mandatory in-person PI Planning sessions in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PI Planning, incl. prep, backlog readiness, WSJF prioritization, and two-day in-person planning.
• Facilitate ART ceremonies: ART Sync, Coach Sync, Architect Sync, PO Sync, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt.
• Track ART performance using velocity, predictability, cycle time, and flow metrics.
• Coordinate cross-ART dependencies, business priorities, and roadmaps.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks and improve delivery.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Managers, System Architects, and Business Owners on SAFe and Lean-Agile practices.
• Promote DevOps, built-in quality, continuous improvement, and Communities of Practice.
• Partner with VMO and LACE on AgilityInsights TeamHealth Assessments.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and psychological safety across teams.
• Lead large-scale planning sessions and report progress to executives.

Skills

SAFe 6.0 RTE

PI Planning

Facilitation

Coaching

Flow Metrics

OKR Alignment

DevOps

Cross-functional Leadership

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and optimize enterprise Agile Release Train (ART) delivery. The ideal candidate will drive PI Planning and execution, align business objectives with technical delivery, manage cross-team dependencies, and promote Lean-Agile and DevOps practices across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PI Planning, including preparation, backlog readiness, WSJF prioritization, and facilitation of two-day in-person planning events.
• Facilitate ART ceremonies, including ART Sync, Coach Sync, Architect Sync, PO Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt.
• Track and optimize ART performance using velocity, predictability, cycle time, and flow metrics.
• Coordinate cross-ART dependencies, business priorities, and strategic delivery roadmaps.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks, eliminate handoffs, and improve delivery efficiency.
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Managers, System Architects, and Business Owners on SAFe and Lean-Agile practices.
• Promote DevOps, built-in quality, continuous improvement, and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
• Partner with Value Management Office (VMO) and Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) to conduct AgilityInsights TeamHealth Assessments.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and psychological safety across cross-functional teams.
• Lead large-scale planning sessions and communicate delivery progress to executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), facilitating Agile Release Trains in enterprise environments.
• Certified SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Certified SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC).
• Certified AgilityInsights Facilitator.
• Strong expertise in PI Planning, WSJF prioritization, ART execution, and dependency management.
• Hands-on experience with Flow Metrics, including Flow Velocity, Flow Time, Flow Efficiency, Flow Load, and Predictability.
• Proven ability to coach technical teams, Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and executive-level Business Owners.
• Strong understanding of OKR alignment, Lean-Agile principles, DevOps, and built-in quality practices.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills, with experience leading events involving 100+ participants.
• Ability to attend mandatory in-person PI Planning sessions, workshops, and ART ceremonies in Washington, DC.