Release Train Engineer

8 Hours ago • 10 Years + • $110,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) will lead the Agile Release Train (ART) and facilitate successful product and service delivery. Responsibilities include leading ART ceremonies, managing release planning, collaborating with stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, managing risks, providing program progress visibility, and coaching teams in Agile practices. The ideal candidate has experience in the Banking domain and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves program management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and mentoring teams.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Experience as Release Train Engineer.
  • Banking domain experience.
  • Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer.
  • Strong Agile methodologies knowledge.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
  • Availability for occasional travel.
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Multinational organization with global offices.
  • Paid annual leave.
  • Maternity & paternity leave.
  • Comprehensive insurance plan.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Higher education certification policy.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Extensive training opportunities.
  • Access to Udemy for Business.
  • Coaching opportunities.
  • Cutting edge projects.
  • Flat and approachable organization.
  • Diverse and global work culture.

Job Details

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) with a strong background in the Banking domain to lead our Agile Release Train (ART) and facilitate the successful delivery of products and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex projects in a banking environment.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Dallas, TX / Pittsburgh, PA is $110k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART): Lead and facilitate ART ceremonies, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt sessions, ensuring alignment and collaboration among teams.
  • Program Management: Manage and coordinate the release planning process, ensuring that all teams are aligned and that dependencies are identified and managed effectively.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Product Management, Business Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure the vision and goals of the ART are understood and met.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the ART, facilitating discussions on process enhancements and implementing best practices.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks and impediments that may impact the delivery of the program, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
  • Reporting and Metrics: Provide visibility into program progress through metrics and reporting, ensuring that stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and issues.
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor teams in Agile practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Requirements:
  • Experience level 10+ Years.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience as a Release Train Engineer or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
  • Proven experience in the Banking domain, with a strong understanding of banking products, services, and regulatory requirements.
  • Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE).
  • Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience in implementing Agile frameworks in large organizations.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management tools is preferred.
  • Availability for occasional travel to support team collaboration, PI Planning and stakeholder meetings.

We offer:
  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
  • 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
  • Maternity & paternity leave plans.
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • A higher education certification policy.
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region).
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
  • A flat and approachable organization.
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.


All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About The Company

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 43 offices in 18 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.

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