Release Train Engineer

Release Train EngineerLocation : Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom(Hybrid) Role OverviewThe Release Train Engineer (RTE) functions as a servant leader & coach for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) ensuring alignment across teams, optimizing delivery workflows, and driving continuous improvement in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. The RTE works closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, stakeholders, and delivery teams to facilitate planning, execution, and delivery of value in large-scale software programs. Key ResponsibilitiesAgile & SAFe DeliveryAct as servant leader & facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART).Plan and drive Program Increment (PI) events, system demos, Scrum of Scrums, and inspect-and-adapt workshops.Coordinate dependencies, risks, and impediments across multiple teams and features, and escalate issues when needed. Team Coaching & CollaborationCoach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on Lean-Agile and SAFe principles.Foster alignment between business strategy, product vision, and execution priorities.Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engineering and business goals are met.Process Execution & ImprovementEnsure transparency and continuous improvement of delivery processes and metrics.Drive planning readiness and cadence across team backlogs (features, capabilities, epics).Assist in creating reports on ART performance, flow metrics, risk registers, and objectives. Stakeholder EngagementCollaborate with Product Management, architecture leaders, programme managers and customers to clarify requirements and integration needs.Communicate ART progress, priorities, and blockers to business owners and senior leadership. 🎓 Qualifications & Skills EssentialBachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent experience).4+ years of experience in IT or Agile delivery roles including proven experience in Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or similar positions.Strong understanding of Agile methodologies & SAFe practices.Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. DesirableCertified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other Agile certifications (CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, etc.).Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Agile metrics reporting.Experience coaching Agile teams across multiple ARTs.Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and continuous delivery practices.