Release Train Rngineer
About The Position
TEKsystems is recruiting a tenured Release Train Engineer for a premier customer in South Charlotte. The customer will consider only W2 candidates; C2C and sub-vendor candidates will not be reviewed. The role calls for a highly communicative, visionary RTE who can lead transformation, manage Agile Release Trains (ARTs) end-to-end, and present to executive teams. It involves leading large, complex ARTs across multiple Agile teams, applying data-driven Agile leadership and continuous improvement, and managing dependencies, risks, and impediments. The work uses Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence, with an emphasis on enterprise tools and program tracking and reporting. The position is contract-to-hire and based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with a hybrid workplace. The stated pay range is $75.00–$90.00 per hour. The posting anticipates closing on October 21, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT programs with budgets up to $5 million.
- 3+ years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer in an Agile environment.
- 3+ years of experience managing programs across Agile and/or Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
- Experience using enterprise tools such as Jira and Confluence for program tracking and reporting.
- Deep Agile, Agile coaching, and leadership experience.
- Hands-on experience leading a large, complex ART with multiple Agile teams.
- Strong dependency, risk, and impediment management skills.
- Experience with SDLC methodologies.
- Candidates must be eligible to work on a W2 basis; C2C and sub-vendor candidates will not be reviewed.
Responsibilities
- Lead large, complex Agile Release Trains (ARTs) comprising multiple Agile teams.
- Manage ARTs end-to-end and lead transformation.
- Apply data-driven Agile leadership and continuous improvement.
- Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments.
- Use enterprise tools such as Jira and Confluence for program tracking and reporting.
- Communicate effectively and present to executive teams.
- Manage large-scale IT programs across Agile and/or Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
