Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Recruiter:

syncwize

Job Ref:

JHB000058/ZE

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Release Train Engineer (Contract)
We have a requirement for a Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE) at our banking client to join their EE team and manage both Trade and Payments. This suitable candidate will be required to get their hands dirty in JIRA to ensure that the client can use the tool for Dependency management, roadmap creation, etc.

POSITION INFO:

Role requirements & delivery:-

Leadership and Servant Leadership

Leading by example, focusing on empowering teams, and facilitating collaboration.
Helping teams adopt Agile principles and practices.
Ensuring that the ART operates efficiently without dictating or micromanaging.

Facilitation Skills

Leading key ceremonies such as PI (Program Increment) Planning, ART syncs, retrospectives, and system demos.
Fostering collaboration and ensuring that team members engage productively during meetings.

Program Management

Managing the flow of value across multiple teams within the ART.
Coordinating dependencies and resolving obstacles that impede progress.
Keeping track of key milestones and ensuring alignment across teams to meet deadlines.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with stakeholders, team members, and executives.
Ensuring alignment between business goals and team work by maintaining transparent communication with all parties involved.

Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution

Addressing issues that arise within the ART, from team dynamics to technical problems.
Helping teams remove impediments and resolve conflicts to maintain the flow of work.

Agile and SAFe Methodology Expertise

A deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, particularly SAFe.
Knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and knowing how to scale them for larger teams.

Risk Management

Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact the ART's delivery or the overall program.
Proactively managing risks to minimize delays or disruptions.

Continuous Improvement and Coaching

Helping teams and the ART continuously improve through retrospectives and lessons learned.
Coaching teams on Agile practices, driving them to adopt a mindset of continuous improvement.

Metrics and Reporting

Gathering and analyzing metrics to measure ART performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Reporting progress to stakeholders through various dashboards, reports, or presentations.

Technical Knowledge (optional but beneficial)

While not always a requirement, understanding the technical aspects of the work being done helps in managing the ART more effectively, especially when discussing dependencies or technical obstacles.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others to improve communication, relationships, and the work environment.
Building trust and maintaining a positive, productive atmosphere within the ART.

Qualifications & experience:

Must have 5-8 years experience in financial services
Must have 5-8 years experience in a similar role
Agile certification
Relevant technology qualifications

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