Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Onsite - Washington, DC

Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Randstad is seeking a high-caliber Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead a mission-critical Agile Release Train (ART) for a premier client in the Washington, DC area. As the "Chief Scrum Master" of the train, you will serve as a servant leader and coach, orchestrating complex PI Planning events, optimizing the flow of value through rigorous metric analysis, and aligning team execution with Enterprise Strategy and OKRs. This role demands a masterful communicator who can navigate a high-visibility environment, bridge the gap between technical teams and Business Owners, and leverage systems thinking to eliminate bottlenecks. If you are a certified SAFe expert with a passion for relentless improvement and the presence to lead large-scale ceremonies in the heart of the nation's capital, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate PI Planning: Lead the end-to-end preparation and execution of 2-day in-person PI Planning events, ensuring ART backlog readiness and WSJF prioritization.
• Optimize Value Flow: Establish pull systems and monitor flow metrics (Velocity, Cycle Time, Predictability) to identify and remove cross-team dependencies.
• Coach for Excellence: Provide expert coaching to Scrum Masters, System Architects, and Product Management using powerful questions and Lean-Agile principles.
• Drive ART Execution: Facilitate essential synchronization events, including Coach Sync, PO Sync, Architect Sync, and Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops.
• Promote Continuous Delivery: Collaborate with DevOps teams to foster a culture of continuous integration and automated quality practices.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with Business Owners to assign business value and ensure the ART remains aligned with Enterprise Strategy and cascaded OKRs.
• Relentless Improvement: Utilize AgilityInsights and TeamHealth assessments to drive the ART improvement roadmap and support the Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

Mandatory Qualifications

• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) 6.0 Certification is strictly required.
• Scaled Agile Practice Consultant (SAPC) 6.0 Certification (formerly SPC).
• AgilityInsights Facilitator Certification for driving data-driven health assessments.
• Proven experience facilitating large-scale, in-person planning events for complex organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in tracking and reporting Flow Metrics and ART predictability.
• Exceptional public speaking skills and the ability to act as the "face" of the ART.
• Must be local to or willing to work in Washington, DC to support in-person requirements.