Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Job Title: Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Location: Cary, NC (On-Site)

Note: Need consultants local to Cary, NC only.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) with 10 years of experience to lead a Data & Analytics Agile Release Train (ART), driving successful delivery of enterprise data, analytics, AI/ML, and cloud modernization initiatives. The RTE will facilitate PI Planning, manage dependencies and risks, align stakeholders, and ensure delivery of business value using SAFe Agile practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate ART ceremonies including PI Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams delivering Data Engineering, Analytics, MLOps, BI, and Cloud Platform initiatives.

• Manage program risks, dependencies, impediments, and escalations across teams.

• Drive Agile governance, planning, and reporting using Azure DevOps and Target Process.

• Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Business Leaders to align priorities and execution.

• Monitor ART performance, predictability, capacity, and continuous improvement metrics.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of Agile delivery, program management, or release management experience.

• 8 years as an RTE, Agile Program Manager, or Senior Scrum Master.

• Strong experience with SAFe Agile, Azure DevOps, Target Process, and Agile delivery practices.

• Experience leading large-scale Data & Analytics programs.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Azure Cloud

• Azure Databricks

• Azure DevOps

• Target Process

• Data Engineering & Analytics Platforms

• MLOps

• Power BI and Enterprise Reporting

• CI/CD and Cloud Modernization

Preferred Certifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)

• Microsoft Azure Certifications