Release Train Engineer

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

The role of the Release Train Engineer is responsible for guiding multiple scrum teams through the use of Agile / Scrum practices and values for the purpose of delivering quality software and solutions to the organization. This role is responsible for conducting Scrum of Scrum or SAFe ART processes and ceremonies when in a team-of-teams model. You must build trusted relationships with the team and with their stakeholders (Product Managers, Solutions Managers, etc.) to ensure the needs of all team members are being met.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the team follows standard processes while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Facilitates team in defining Working Agreements, Definition of Ready, Definition of Done and then ensures those agreements are upheld
• Conducts team-of-team ceremonies including Program Increment (PI) Planning events for release trains
• Understands and uses a variety of techniques to continuously optimize ceremonies, team participation and engagement
• Helps identify and remove impediments, escalates impediments to the product and solutions manager, recommends ways to resolve impediments, and influences leadership to take action on these recommendations
• Helps team inspect and adapt process through retrospectives, data / metrics tracking and creating a safe, trusting environment with space to grow
• Coaches Agile Release Train team-of-teams to higher levels of performance
• Assists with internal and external communication and improving transparency by creating visible information radiators (burn-downs, velocity chart, etc.), dashboards and demos
• Supports Product Manager and/or Program Manager with communication materials for senior leadership that are clear, concise and visually appealing
• Provides metric reports to assist in product roadmap planning
  
  
  

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related field
• 4 years of experience providing project, product, or team leadership
• 2 years of experience performing as the Scrum Master for 2 or more software development teams utilizing SDLC
• 2-3 years of experience with Agile methodologies including Kanban, TDD, and toolsets such as Miro, Planview LeanKit, Atlassian suite, Aha
• 1-2 years of experience operating in the Scaled Agile Framework
  
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, reduce manual effort, and accelerate decision-making.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, capable of independently driving initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
  

Preferences:

• 3 years of experience working in a large matrixed organization
• Experience managing a budget of $2M-$10M
• Experience leading teams with or without direct reports
• 5 years of experience in a software development team
• 5 years of experience partnering with IT solution delivery teams
  
  
  

Pay Range:

$110,588-$184,313/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
  
  
  

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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