What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Train Engineer position at Matlen Silver?
Job Title: Release Train Engineer
Duration: 12-18 months
Location: Chandler, AZ (ONSITE INTERVIEW REQUIRED)
Required Pay Scale: 70-73
***Due to client requirements this role is only open to W2 candidates***
Job Summary:
- As the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for Technology Infrastructure, you are accountable for how a team train prepares for and executes the Planning Interval (PI). You facilitate PI Planning and train-level routines, enable transparency and metrics-driven execution, optimize end-to-end flow of value, and drive continuous improvement through disciplined follow-through.
- This role is PI-cadence critical: preparation for the next PI begins as soon as PI Planning for the current PI completes and continues in parallel with current PI execution.
- · Primary focus: predictable, sustainable delivery of Technology Products via strong PI readiness, dependency/risk management, and high-signal reporting.
- · Continuous, sustainable delivery of business value to users through stable cadence and predictable execution.
- · PI execution maintains transparency using train-level metrics (objectives completion, business value delivered, cycle time, quality signals, risk/dependency posture).
- · Ensure Program Kanban exists and is ready to support planning and visibility.
- · Ensure Deliverables/Epics exist in Jira/Jira Align;
- · Coordinate readiness across PM, POs, SMs, Architects, Tech Management, Release Mgmt; confirm Business Owner/executive participation.
- · Drive presenter readiness, timeboxing, parking lot capture, and decision visibility; keep the event collaborative and energized.
About Matlen Silver
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