Release Train Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. The Digital Payments team is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to serve as a servant leader and coach for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs). The RTE is a key member of the ART leadership team and is responsible for enabling predictable, high-quality delivery of value across large, complex, cross-functional environments.The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with SAFe, a strong facilitation presence, and a proven ability to drive Program Increment (PI) execution, manage dependencies and risks, and promote continuous improvement while aligning delivery outcomes to enterprise strategy.Navy Federal provides much more than a job. 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We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.7+ years of experience with SDLC, application delivery, and Agile practices3–4+ years of hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer, supporting 7–9 Scrum and/or Kanban teams in a large, complex enterprise environment4+ years of SAFe experience, including: SAFe RTE and/or SPC certification (required)Demonstrated ability to apply and recommend SAFe principles and practicesProven experience facilitating large-scale events and presenting to audiences of 100+ participantsExpert knowledge of the RTE role within SAFeStrong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to drive PI planning, establish cadence, and ensure predictable executionExcellent problem-solving, risk management, and dependency management capabilitiesStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authorityHigh level of organization, attention to detail, and delivery accountabilityAdditional InformationHours:Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30 PMLocations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 221805550 Heritage Oaks Dr Pensacola, FL 32526Serve as the servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train, fostering Lean-Agile principles and a culture of continuous improvementLead and enable the ART to deliver value consistently while navigating the complexities of large-scale, cross-functional developmentAct as a critical communication bridge between multiple Scrum and Kanban teams, Product Management, Business Owners, and enterprise stakeholdersPlan, facilitate, and drive PI Planning events, ensuring effective preparation, execution, and follow-throughEstablish and maintain the ART PI cadence and conduct Inspect & Adapt workshopsPartner with Product Management, Business Owners, and delivery teams to define outcome-oriented, measurable PI Objectives aligned to enterprise and portfolio goalsEnsure effective communication and coordination before, during, and after PI planning sessionsOwn overall planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of value across the ARTEstablish and maintain program-level timelines, milestones, increments, and release cadencesCreate and manage a Program Backlog Kanban, working with Product Managers and Product Owners to prioritize featuresFacilitate continuous refinement of program-level features to enable teams to pre-plan effectivelyEstablish and maintain ART-level delivery metrics, dashboards, and reporting to provide leadership real-time visibility into PI progress, risks, and outcomesEnsure traceability across Features, PI Objectives, and delivery commitmentsProactively manage and coordinate cross-ART and enterprise dependencies, working with shared services, external teams, and portfolio stakeholdersIdentify, manage, and escalate impediments, risks, and issues that impact ART deliveryDrive program-level continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt outcomes, retrospectives, and metrics-based insightsAct as a change agent by influencing planning discipline, execution practices, and delivery maturity beyond ART ceremoniesCoach leaders, teams, and stakeholders in SAFe principles and practices, contributing to broader Lean-Agile transformation initiativesFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-31