SAFe Release Train Engineer

Job description

Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Rate - £500 (a day)
Location - London (Hybrid)
Duration - 6 Months (Initially)
IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

The RTE facilitates ART practices and PI execution. They escalate impediments, manage risk, and help
ensure value delivery and relentless improvement. RTEs will support Agile practices, coaching leaders,
teams, and Scrum Master/Team Coaches in the mindset and processes. They also help adapt SAFe to the
organization's needs, standardizing and documenting practices.

Role profile
The RTE increases the effectiveness of SAFe across the organization by:
� Facilitating PI Planning
� Supporting PI Execution
� Coaching the ART
� Optimizing Flow
� Improving Relentlessly
The RTE is an integral member of an Agile Team and shares responsibility with the team for their overall
performance.

Key Responsibilities
� Facilitating Agile Release Train (ART) events: The RTE facilitates key ceremonies such as Program
Increment (PI) planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt sessions to ensure effective
communication and coordination among teams.
� Ensuring alignment and collaboration: The RTE works closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and
other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and the overall delivery roadmap.
� Managing and resolving impediments: The RTE identifies and helps remove any obstacles or impediments
that may hinder the progress of the ART, enabling teams to deliver value consistently.
� Monitoring and reporting progress: The RTE tracks and reports on the progress of the ART, providing
transparency to stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement.
� Coaching and supporting teams: The RTE provides guidance and support to Agile teams, helping them
embrace Agile principles, practices, and continuous improvement.
� Promoting continuous improvement: The RTE fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the ART, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptation to enhance delivery effectiveness. � Supporting organizational change: The RTE collaborates with leaders and teams to drive Agile transformations, supporting the adoption of Agile practices and mindset across the organization.