Release Train Engineer

*Description* Non-negotiables: - Must be a true Release Train Engineer, with experience leading 10+ Agile delivery teams. - Must have expert-level experience with JIRA/JQL - Must have experience in PI Planning execution, system demos, inspect & adapt, ART syncs, ART readiness, quarterly reviews, dependency and risk management, creating RAID logs, and driving alignment between business and technology - Must have experience leading complex initiatives within an enterprise environment and managing cross-team dependencies Required Skills: * 10+ years of professional experience leading Agile software engineering teams * Hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer, with responsibilities including PI Planning, ART Readiness, Dependency Coordination, and Quarterly Reviews * Expertise in JIRA & JQL * Knowledge of SDLC - should be able to understand technical dialogue and relay it back to the business * Experience with Risk, Dependency, and Release Management * Strong communication and interpersonal skills are non-negotiable Job Overview: Responsible for guiding multiple scrum teams (10+) 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. Oversee process excellence, best practices and adherence across multiple trains and teams in the domain. Responsibilities: * JIRA, JQL Expert!!! * Facilitates the 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 * 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 * Have ownership of delivering against Deals/Program milestones. *Skills* Jira, Agile, Release train, pi planning, JQL, raid log *Top Skills Details* Jira,Agile,Release train,pi planning,JQL,raid log *Additional Skills & Qualifications* - Must have strong communication skills *Experience Level* Expert Level *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, SC. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $87.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. *San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. *Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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