Release Train Engineer

Cayuse Holdings • Washington, DC

2d • $154,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client. The position reports to the Program Manager. The work takes place in a professional office environment and may involve a flexible schedule, holiday work, travel, or hours outside normal business hours. The employee must be able to perform duties for extended periods, use a computer and office productivity tools, establish a productive workspace, and sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen.

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.
• Demonstrated experience managing Agile workloads, backlog prioritization, delivery tracking tools, timelines, and risks.
• Proven capability in creating executive-level communications and presentations.
• Strategic mindset and a 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to forge individual and team relationships.
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with infrastructure, operations, help desk, or multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Familiarity with workflows in process automation, DevOps, or cloud hosting environments.
• 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 standard operating procedures, templates, workflows, and governance practices customized to the Agile Release Train’s needs.
• Facilitate Program Increment planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, and high-profile client meetings.
• Drive predictable and transparent delivery cycles across the Agile Release Train.
• 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 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 Agile Release Train reporting, throughput metrics, dashboards, and quality indicators.
• Foster trust, accountability, and psychological safety within the Agile Release Train.
• 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