SAFe Release Train Engineer

Iconagility; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SAFe Release Train Engineer to lead Agile teams in a hybrid work environment. This role involves facilitating Agile Release Trains, driving team engagement, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Agile methodologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex team dynamics. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, enhancing team dynamics and delivery processes. If you are passionate about Agile practices and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SAFe Release Train Engineer in an Agile environment.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills to drive the SAFe framework.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Release Trains ensuring successful development and deployment.
• Foster collaboration and alignment between business goals and development needs.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Coaching

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

SAFe RTE Certification

SPC Certification

Other Agile Certifications

Job description

• Proven experience as a SAFe Release Train Engineer in an Agile environment, facilitating ARTs and ensuring successful development, integration, and deployment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills, driving the SAFe framework and ensuring effective teamwork and alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Ability to build trust, drive engagement, and create an atmosphere of self-organization among teams, navigating complex workflows.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement, enhancing team dynamics and delivery processes.
• Strong social and soft skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships, including developers, business leaders, architects, and other key partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, holding regular interactions with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between business goals and development needs.
• Proven experience as a SAFe RTE in an Agile environment.
• Expertise in facilitating Agile teams, driving team engagement, accountability, and self-organization.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, continuously improving Agile delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency in processes.
• Strong social and emotional intelligence to navigate complex team dynamics and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work hybrid (3 days/week) on-site in Fairfield, NJ.
• SAFe RTE certification, SPC, &/or other Agile certifications (required).