Release Train Engineer

Cayuse Holdings • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as the operational and cultural leader for a multi-team Agile Release Train (ART). The role drives delivery excellence, contract KPI achievement, operational rigor, and process maturity across the organization. As a proactive consultant-leader, the RTE develops and enforces standard operating procedures, encourages continuous improvement, and coaches Business Analysts, team leads, and client stakeholders on prioritization, value identification, planning, and customer engagement best practices.

The position aligns with Cayuse’s values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables. Employment is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as information technology, business administration, or engineering.
• Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Scrum Master certification.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master within a SAFe environment that includes an Agile Release Train.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams working on interconnected projects.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing Agile workloads, backlog prioritization, delivery tracking tools, timelines, and risks.
• Ability to create executive-level communications and presentations.
• Strategic mindset and track record of business alignment through project planning and execution.
• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects or clients during employment.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.
• Motivated and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to forge individual and team relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the position’s demands.
• Ability to establish a productive and professional workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with infrastructure, operations, help desk, or multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Familiarity with process automation, DevOps, or cloud hosting workflows.
• Experience developing operational maturity frameworks, operational governance, or automated SOP processes.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to align initiatives to operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate execution across multidisciplinary teams, including development, infrastructure, and operations/support.
• Drive achievement of contract KPIs, including timeliness, quality, throughput, SLA adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Establish, maintain, and refine SOPs, templates, workflows, and governance practices customized to the ART’s needs.
• Facilitate Program Increment planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, and high-profile client meetings.
• Drive predictable and transparent delivery cycles across the ART.
• Coach team members, including Business Analysts and team leads, on backlog prioritization, roadmap planning, and value-oriented delivery.
• Reinforce best practices for requirements quality, user value definition, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop customer-facing materials such as presentations, agendas, and structured demo preparation documents.
• Prepare teams for high-stakes client interactions and executive discussions.
• Monitor and mitigate risks, impediments, and cross-team dependencies.
• Manage escalations in partnership with leadership and client teams.
• Support design workflows by ensuring timely delivery of wireframes, mockups, and supporting technical materials.
• Develop and maintain ART reporting, throughput metrics, dashboards, and quality indicators to monitor and communicate performance.
• Foster trust, accountability, and psychological safety within the ART.
• Champion continuous improvement, team growth, and professional alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching after one year.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level