Release Train Engineer; RTE - Defence

Job Title

Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Defence

Location:

Hereford - on‑site with hybrid arrangements

Salary:
Up to £82,000 + benefits DOE

Security:
Must be willing to undergo DV clearance (national security vetting)

iO are partnered with a well‑known defence agency who are now on the lookout for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join on a permanent basis.

You will be working on safety & security‑critical technology programmes, playing a key role in coordinating multiple agile teams, driving delivery cadence, and embedding SAFe best practice across an Agile Release Train (ART).

• Facilitate and drive SAFe ceremonies/events (PI Planning, ART sync, demos, workshops, retros, backlog refinement)
• Partner with Product and delivery leadership to prioritise features, manage flow, and maximise value delivery
• Identify, manage, and resolve cross‑team dependencies (upstream/downstream)
• Coach and support Scrum Masters / Team Coaches, helping teams improve delivery maturity
• Proactively remove impediments and resolve conflicts, maintaining momentum across teams
• Track and support programme‑level coordination: milestones, timelines, risks, and delivery health
• Use data/metrics to drive continuous improvement across the ART

• Proven experience as an RTE (or similar Agile leadership role) in a SAFe delivery environment
• Strong understanding of software delivery processes, tools, and team‑based engineering delivery
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills across technical & non‑technical groups
• Experience coaching teams and navigating delivery challenges/conflict
• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe RTE or equivalent)

This is the ideal role for an experienced SAFe leader who enjoys coordinating complex delivery across multiple teams.

If you are interested in having a discussion, or seeing a more in‑depth job description then please contact us directly or apply with an up‑to‑date CV.