Release Train Engineer
Job in
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Global Quest
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Scrum Master, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Location: Buffalo, NY
Duration: 12‑month contract (40 hrs/week; 1,992 total hours)
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only
Engagement Type: W-2 only
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a senior Agile leader responsible for guiding and coaching a program-level Agile Release Train (ART) consisting of multiple cross‑functional teams. This role ensures teams are aligned, delivering business value predictably, and operating in accordance with Agile principles and enterprise objectives.
The RTE drives transparency, delivery discipline, and continuous improvement while working closely with Product, Technology, and executive stakeholders to keep large‑scale initiatives on track.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and facilitate all program-level ceremonies including PI Planning
, Scrum of Scrums
, ART Syncs
, and retrospectives. - Coach and mentor Scrum Masters (direct manager for 4–10 Scrum Masters within the ART).
- Ensure consistent application of Agile values, principles, and best practices across the ART.
- Enable predictable delivery by driving program-level planning, forecasting, and release coordination
. - Partner with Senior Product Owners to manage feature intake, prioritize the program backlog, and distribute work across teams.
- Track and communicate program progress using dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools.
- Serve as the primary point of coordination between business, technology, and leadership.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and impediments; actively remove blockers to keep delivery on track.
- Influence senior leaders and guide teams toward improved execution and outcomes.
- Collaborate with peer RTEs to refine processes and optimize delivery based on performance metrics.
- Contribute to and grow Agile Communities of Practice to advance enterprise agility.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale Agile programs and multiple Scrum teams.
- Proven success driving delivery predictability, execution, and stakeholder alignment
. - Strong leadership, communication, and influence skills.
- Metrics-driven approach to performance management and continuous improvement.
- Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer, Senior Scrum Master, or Agile Program Lead.
- Experience working in highly regulated or enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (SAFe preferred).
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