Release Train Engineer

We are

At Synechron we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industryleading digital solutions. Synechrons progressive technologies and optimization strategies span endtoend Artificial Intelligence Consulting Digital Cloud & DevOps Data and Software Engineering servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models Digital Underwriting mobilefirst applications and more. Over the last 20 years our company has been honored with multiple employer awards recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about Synechron has a global workforce of 14500 and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) with a strong background in the Banking domain to lead our Agile Release Train (ART) and facilitate the successful delivery of products and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of managing complex projects in a banking environment.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law the base salary for this role if filled within Dallas TX / Pittsburgh PA is$110k $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART): Lead and facilitate ART ceremonies including PI Planning Scrum of Scrums and Inspect and Adapt sessions ensuring alignment and collaboration among teams.
• Program Management: Manage and coordinate the release planning process ensuring that all teams are aligned and that dependencies are identified and managed effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Product Management Business Owners and other stakeholders to ensure the vision and goals of the ART are understood and met.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the ART facilitating discussions on process enhancements and implementing best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks and impediments that may impact the delivery of the program ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Reporting and Metrics: Provide visibility into program progress through metrics and reporting ensuring that stakeholders are informed of progress risks and issues.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Coach and mentor teams in Agile practices fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and high performance.

Requirements:

• Experience level 10 Years.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
• Proven experience in the Banking domain with a strong understanding of banking products services and regulatory requirements.
• Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum Kanban SAFe) and experience in implementing Agile frameworks in large organizations.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a focus on delivering highquality results.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fastpaced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA Confluence or similar project management tools is preferred.
• Availability for occasional travel to support team collaboration PI Planning and stakeholder meetings.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical dental vision life insurance and long/shortterm disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities focused on skills substantive knowledge and personal development.
• Ondemand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the worlds leading tierone banks financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse funloving and global work culture.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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