Data Release Train Engineer
Data Release Train Engineer
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Job Description
Were 1st Central a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And thats the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!
Were on the hunt for experienced Data Release Train Engineers (RTEs) wholl be responsible for the meticulous management and facilitation of Data Specific Agile Release Trains (ARTs) pertaining to our data product initiatives.
This role demands the application of agile methodologies to ensure the timely efficient and high-quality delivery co-ordination and release of our data products. Youll support Data Products in adopting agile best practices and will play an active role in resolving and escalating impediments managing risks assuring value delivery driving continuous improvement at both the data product and portfolio level.
The Data RTEs will collaborate closely and co-ordinate with other RTEs across other Data and Value Stream ARTs to ensure successful timely management of dependencies and the streamlined delivery of change initiatives. Youll be expected to manage relationships at all levels ranging from technical and business through to executive level whilst demanding the job holder should extract huge satisfaction from their contribution to our dynamic and innovative business.
We value flexible working arrangements so you can choose to work remotely or maybe you live within a commutable distance from one of our offices in Salford Quays Manchester Haywards Heath West Sussex or Guernsey and want to work in the office occasionally.
Core skills were looking for to succeed in the role:
Leadership Skills: Youll possess exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-Solving: Youll enjoy identifying issues analysing options and implementing effective solutions.
Strong planning and control expertise
Excellent workshop and meeting facilitation skills
Proven ability to balance concurrent activities
Ability to communicate risks issues and dependencies at all levels of the organisation
Technical Skills: Youll be proficient in data product development data management strategies and associated technologies.
Whats involved:
Data Agile Release Train Management: Oversee and coordinate the progress and performance of Data Agile Release Trains (ARTs) centred around data product releases.
Planning and Execution: Facilitate PI (Program Increment) planning sessions managing the execution of plans while ensuring milestones and objectives are achieved.
Continuous Improvement: Implement and drive continuous improvement practices within the Data ARTs to enhance team productivity and product quality.
Agile Process Facilitation: Ensure adherence to agile methodologies across all data product initiatives facilitating scrum ceremonies and fostering a collaborative environment.
Risk Management: Identify track and mitigate risks and dependencies that could affect the success of data product releases and broader value stream and portfolio releases.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams stakeholders and leadership ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Reporting and Measurement: Provide regular updates on ART progress issues and accomplishments to relevant stakeholders and be relentless in the use of data measurement to improve ART and Data Product performance
Coaching and Mentoring: Support and mentor Product Owners and other team members to cultivate a strong Agile culture and practice.
Agile Best Practices: Advocate and implement agile best practices and principles to optimize the development and release process of data products.
Cross-Team Coordination: Facilitate coordination and synchronization between different ARTs and teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of data products
Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrable experience as a Release Train Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on data products.
Agile Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and methodologies including experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
A background in at least one Data capability (Business Intelligence Data Engineering Analytics & AI Data Governance)
Extensive experience in leading successful agile teams either as a scrum master agile delivery lead or release train engineer
Excellent understanding of agile tools (preferably Azure DevOps)
Experience coordinating multiple teams in a Data environment.
Skills
Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues analyze options and implement effective solutions.
Strong planning and control expertise
Excellent workshop and meeting facilitation skills
Proven ability to balance concurrent activities
Ability to communicate risks issues and dependencies at all levels of the organisation
Technical Skills: Proficiency in data product development data management strategies and associated technologies.
Qualifications
- Certification: SAFe Release Train Engineer certification is advantageous.
Behaviours
Commercially focussed and results driven
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Acts as a role model and motivates others
Embraces embeds and incorporates the Company values
An organised and pro-active approach
Ability to lead and influence
A flexible approach and positive attitude
Able to balance an emphasis on attention to detail whilst retaining focus on broader needs
Takes initiative to make decisions
Strives to deliver improvements
So if youre up for the challenge and would like to join our vibrant and busy team we want to hear from you today.
What can we do for you
People first. Always. Were passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so thats what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic inspirational supportive. To get a taste of the advantages youll enjoy take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what were offering so feel free to get in touch.
Employment Type
Full-Time
