Release Train Engineer (RTE

Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Our client, an IT services and consultant company, is looking for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for their Bedminster, NJ location.

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
• Drive execution of the Agile Release Train, ensuring alignment between business objectives and delivery teams
• Track and communicate program-level dependencies, risks, issues, and impediments; escalate and resolve blockers impacting train delivery
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on SAFe practices and continuous improvement
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, program managers, and senior leadership to ensure visibility into program health and delivery status
• Drive relentless improvement through retrospectives, metrics (velocity, predictability, flow), and process optimization
• Support Dev Ops and Release Management practices to ensure consistent, predictable, and high-quality releases
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple Agile teams, vendors, and geographically distributed stakeholders
• Support Lean Portfolio Management by providing input into roadmap planning, capacity allocation, and prioritization
• Ensure adherence to Agile/SAFe ceremonies, artifacts, and governance standards across the train

• 10+ years of overall experience in IT, software delivery, or program/project management
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience specifically as a Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Strong working knowledge of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework); SAFe RTE or SPC certification strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing Agile Release Trains with multiple Scrum teams (typically 5-12 teams)
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies and enterprise Agile transformation
• Experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Rally, or similar) for tracking program-level metrics and dependencies
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
• Experience working with distributed/cross-functional teams across time zones

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM/PSM certification
• Experience in a specific industry vertical (e.g., financial services, healthcare, telecom) — customize as needed
• Familiarity with Dev Ops/CI-CD pipelines and how they integrate with program-level delivery
• Experience with Lean Portfolio Management and value stream mapping

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM/PSM certification
• Familiarity with Dev Ops/CI-CD pipelines

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities