Senior Release Train Engineer

Cox; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Release Train Engineer to lead complex Agile Release Trains. This role involves managing software delivery across diverse environments, creatively resolving impediments, and ensuring continuous improvement at the program level. You'll be a key link between Scrum teams, facilitating communication and maintaining focus on successful delivery. With a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success. If you're a problem-solver with a passion for Agile practices, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible paid vacation

Holidays

Wellness hours

Other leave options

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Release Train Engineer or similar role.
• Strong technical aptitude leading software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic release trains and manage complex dependencies.
• Facilitate ceremonies and manage stakeholder communication.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Release Train Engineer experience

Stakeholder management

ALM tools (Rally, Targetprocess)

Scrum Master experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Rally

Targetprocess

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a talented Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join their team. The Senior RTE is an outcomes-driven problem solver responsible for leading large and complex Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to success by managing the delivery of software solutions across diverse environments.

The role involves creatively resolving impediments, managing risks, ensuring value delivery, and driving continuous improvement at the program level. The Senior RTE acts as a key link between multiple Scrum teams, facilitating communication, sharing progress updates, and maintaining focus on successful delivery. They are accountable for the coordination, execution, and delivery of value through the program, aligned with company strategies and goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Overseeing strategic release trains with complex scope and dependencies.
• Facilitating ceremonies and work management for the Release Train and associated delivery teams.
• Coordinating release planning and stakeholder communication during feature definition and delivery.
• Managing the backlog and ALM tool data integrity, including metrics and KPIs.
• Coordinating major feature releases involving multiple teams or solution groups.
• Resolving issues, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks across ARTs and teams.
• Using agile metrics and ceremonies to identify improvement opportunities and enhance organizational performance.
• Participating in the RTE and Scrum Master Community of Practice to maintain alignment and improve practices.
• Supporting cross-training and collaboration among ARTs and solution groups.
• Applying Agile principles pragmatically with stakeholder management.

WHO YOU ARE

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4+ years of experience, or equivalent combinations such as a master's degree with 4 years, a Ph.D. with 1 year, or 10 years of related experience.
• 4+ years' experience as a Release Train Engineer.
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile Project/Program Manager.
• Strong technical aptitude with experience leading quality software delivery.
• Experience with ALM tools; Rally or Targetprocess experience is a plus.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience interpreting and leveraging agile metrics.
• Ability to facilitate large planning and solutioning sessions.
• Understanding of Agile at scale methodologies.
• Experience with Organizational Change Management practices.
• Experience working in Agile organizations using Scrum, XP, Kanban, or similar practices.

Compensation ranges from USD 99,000 to 165,000 annually, depending on location, skills, and experience. Benefits include flexible paid vacation, holidays, wellness hours, and other leave options.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.