Release Train Engineer

CACI International•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Release Train Engineer for the SAFEHOUSE Release Train, you will be working closely with government product owners, business analysts, scrum masters, and the System Team to ensure that stakeholders needs are properly prioritized and executed, and the development processes are efficient and effective. You will be a key member of the leadership team, doing work that matters for some of the U.S. Government’s most critical missions, and utilizing the latest technologies in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and SecDevOps. Identifies, tracks, and mitigates program-level risks and cross-team dependencies, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and ensure smooth integration and delivery of value. Monitors key performance indicators such as PI objectives, flow metrics, and risks; communicates status to stakeholders and leadership to support informed decision-making and risk mitigation. Coordinates and manages deployments/releases across the SAFEHOUSE Release train with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

TS/SCI Clearance
Prior experience with Agile Development and/or Scrum
Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills
Ability to work with and lead large integrated team of teams
Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
Understanding of all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to increase a teams efficiency by implement process changes
Experience with SAFe Agile Methodologies
Background in Software Development, AI/ML, SecDevOps support toward government programs
Experience with software delivery management practices
Experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating program-level risks and cross-team dependencies.

Responsibilities

Facilitate ongoing ceremonies during the program increment, such as Scrum of Scrums, Backlog Refinement, and PO Syncs
Actively manage 6-8 SCRUM teams comprised of Engineering, Security, and Testing resources.
Coordinate program directives with NGA’s Solution Train Engineering team to ensure accurate and timely program deliveries.
Work with Agile Program Manager and program leadership to ensure major milestones are being met.
Mentor SCRUM team leads to ensure their staff members are performing at an elite level.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to discuss progress, address challenges, and set goals.
Coach Release Train Engineers and Scrum masters on Agile processes and foster Continuous Improvement
Remove and/or Escalate impediments to progress, and foster culture of continuous improvement
Facilitate PI Planning Events including Pre and Post-PI Planning
Communicate/Coordinate with External Stakeholders