Release Train Engineer

Introduction

The Release Train Engineer supports Snowbird Agility’s mission to transform federal service delivery. This role reinforces operational excellence, agility, and high-quality delivery across client programs.

Position Summary

The Release Train Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise, supporting mission-critical delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance Snowbird’s objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

- Lead Agile Release Train events and ensure delivery flow.
- Coordinate PI Planning, ART syncs, and continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments and manage dependencies across teams.
- Support agile maturity coaching and delivery visibility.
- Partner with COO to standardize delivery processes and metrics.

Secondary Responsibilities

- Contribute to Snowbird operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Support documentation, reporting, and cross-team communication.
- Participate in internal training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Desired Technical Skillset
- Strong understanding of:
- Lean-Agile mindset
- Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
- PI planning best practices
- Program & solution-level coordination
- Program & Release Management
- Managing release schedules, dependencies, and risks
- Working with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners
- Understanding of:
- Roadmaps
- Capacity allocation
- Feature prioritization
- Release governance
- Ability to track and enforce ART predictability measures
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD processes
- Understanding of:
- Version control (Git)
- Build pipelines
- Deployment practices
- Experience with Agile/SAFe tools:
- JIRA / Jira Align
- Rally
- Azure DevOps (ADO)
- Mural / Miro
- Confluence
- General understanding of enterprise architecture and system integration

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Federal contracting experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
- Occasional travel up to 10%.

Compliance Requirements

- Must pass federal background checks.
- Maintain annual cybersecurity and ethics training.
- Adhere to all Snowbird and federal guidelines.