Senior Release Train Engineer - SAFe Fed IT Modernization

JCD Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JCD Staffing is seeking a Senior Release Train Engineer in Washington, DC. You will lead Agile Release Trains for a federal modernization program, coordinating efforts across engineering and cybersecurity teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive Agile experience and a strong background in enterprise IT and telecommunications. Responsibilities include leading key Agile events, managing dependencies, and aligning delivery with federal standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Agile delivery and program management.
• 3+ years as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent in a large-scale enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and Agile frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Release Train events and PI Planning.
• Coordinate work across engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Prepare executive-level status reports and risk updates.

Skills

SAFe Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Agile lifecycle management tools

Facilitation and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

4 years of relevant experience as substitute for degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

JCD Staffing is seeking a Senior Release Train Engineer in Washington, DC. You will lead Agile Release Trains for a federal modernization program, coordinating efforts across engineering and cybersecurity teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive Agile experience and a strong background in enterprise IT and telecommunications. Responsibilities include leading key Agile events, managing dependencies, and aligning delivery with federal standards.