Release Train Rngineer

TEKsystems; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan contributions

Life Insurance and disability

Job summary

TEKsystems is actively interviewing tenured Release Train Engineers for a premier client in South Charlotte. This is a hybrid, Fort Mill, SC-based contract-to-hire role. Candidates must be able to work on W2.

The ideal candidate has extensive Agile leadership experience, expert knowledge of Jira/Confluence, and a proven track record leading large ARTs with multiple agile teams. Expect executive-level communication and driving transformation across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related technical field required.
• 7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT programs with budgets up to $5M.
• 3+ years as Release Train Engineer in Agile environments.
• 3+ years managing programs across Agile and/or Waterfall SDLC.
• Experience using enterprise tools such as JIRA and Confluence for program tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and manage ARTs end-to-end.
• Present to executive teams with clear, data-driven updates.
• Collaborate with multiple Agile teams to drive delivery and improvements.

Skills

Agile coaching/leadership

Release Train Engineering

Leading large ARTs with multiple Agile

Data-driven Agile leadership

Jira/Confluence/Jira Align

Dependency/risk/impediment management

SDLC methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management/CS/IS/Communications

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jira Align

Job description

TEKsystems is currently interviewing tenured Release Train Engineers for one of its premier customers in South Charlotte. For this customer, we are only able to leverage W2 candidates - C2C and sub vendor candidates will not be reviewed.

Top Skills Required For Consideration

• Deep Agile/Agile coaching/leadership tenure
• Release Train Engineering
• hands-on experience leading a large, complex ARTs with multiple Agile teams
• Data-driven Agile leadership and continuous improvement
• Jira/Jira Align/Confluence - tools heavy, tools first mindset
• Strong dependency, risk, and impediment management
• SDLC methodologies

The Customer Is Specifically Seeking Someone With The Following

• Bachelors degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT programs with budgets up to $5M
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in an Agile environment
• 3+ years of experience managing programs across Agile and/or Waterfall SDLC methodologies
• Experience using enterprise tools such as JIRA and Confluence for program tracking and reporting

We are looking for a highly communicative, visionary RTE who can lead transformation, manage ARTs end-to-end and who are capable of presenting to the executive teams.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.