Release Train Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

NTT DATA is currently seeking a Remote Release Train Engineer to join our United States (US) team.

Summary:
The release train engineer (RTE) is a servant leader who facilitates program level processes and execution, drives continuous development, manages risks and escalates impediments while also acting as a full-time chief scrum master for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART).

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates, collaborates, and mentors Agile Release Trains (ARTs) on all things SAFe, helping to bring best practices into the organization.
• Coordinates and coaches teams specific to Scrum, Lean, and Kanban.
• Provides knowledge and expertise around Lean Agile processes while coaching key roles in the organization to be self-sufficient in day-to-day operations and practices and also coaches for enterprise-wide agile transformation practice standards.
• Leads large-scale SAFe transformations and complex Agile delivery.
• Partners with key stakeholders at associate director and director levels to relentlessly improve ART delivery performance in the areas of predictability, flow-through, cycle time, and quality.
• Partners closely with roles such as Portfolio Leads, Product Management, Product Owners, other Release Train Engineers, and Scrum Masters to establish lean agile routines and practices that include but are not limited to: Kanban management, Scaled Agile Value Stream Mapping, Train Program Increment (PI) planning and execution.
• Partners with DevOps and Quality Engineering teams on Continuous Integration/Continuous Development, DevOps, and test automation practice maturity.
  

Required:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 5 years acting as an Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer in a technology-based team.
• Current Release Train Engineer 6.0 (SAFe-RTE) certification.

Preferred:

• Deep knowledge of Agile principles and the ability to transfer that knowledge to new and evolving environments.
• Working knowledge of product lifecycle processes and deliverables.
• Must have deep knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework, Lean, and Product Development Flow principles in their enterprise context.
• Experience with large-scale software delivery and/or Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations.
• Willingness to be transparent with everyone regarding team and ART performance, issues faced, and delivery impediments.
• Believes in and thrives in a culture of collaboration, relentless improvement, and trust across the team.
• Willingness to report to the office for critical events. This is limited to agreed-upon face-to-face meetings with product and technology leaders.
• Willingness to work Eastern time zone hours.
• Experience in coaching and demonstrating facilitation of core agile practices including but not limited to: Kanban, Value stream mapping, Feature and story backlog prioritization and grooming, Release planning (Program Increment), Iteration/Sprint planning, Metrics (at all levels), Story distribution practices including estimation, Agile ceremonies (Scaled agile at all levels).
• Proficiency using of Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) and Atlassian Jira Align tools at the team, ART, and portfolio levels.One additional Agile certification such as SAFe SPC6, CSP, PMI-ACP, or similar.
• One of the following: ICAgile coaching certification such as ICP-ACT, ICP-CAT, ICP-ATF, or ICP-Client
• Experience in facilitation, training, and public speaking.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($62.00 - $67.00/hourly). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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