Release Train Engineer

We are seeking a SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and optimize our Agile Release Train (ART) and enable seamless collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate ART: Organize and lead Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops, System Demos, and ART sync meetings.
• Coach & Support Scrum Masters (Team Coaches): Foster a Lean-Agile mindset, support Agile teams, and ensure alignment with SAFe principles.
• Manage Risks and Dependencies: Identify, track, and resolve impediments that impact ART execution, while ensuring cross-team collaboration and synchronization.
• Foster Continuous Improvement: Implement relentless improvement initiatives through data-driven insights and retrospectives.
• Support Lean Portfolio Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between ART execution and business objectives.
• Optimize Flow of Value: Monitor and improve flow efficiency, predictability, and transparency across the Agile Release Train.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between Agile teams, business owners, product management, and leadership to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
• Foster Innovation: Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and Lean thinking within the ART.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification required (or equivalent Agile certification such as SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Professional).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Agile program management, with at least 2 years as an RTE or similar leadership role in a SAFe environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and Agile metrics.
• Experience working in large-scale IT projects, preferably within the aviation or transportation industry.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and manage complex dependencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge aviation IT solutions impacting global air travel.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and top-tier Agile professionals.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and SAFe certifications.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

What we are proud to provide you with

• Hybrid working with even only weekly 2 office days and flexible working hours based on core time.
• Financial benefits such as; an outstanding amount of cafeteria, referral reward and team or individual reward based on your accomplishments.
• Corporate health insurance package at one of the largest private healthcare providers with nationwide coverage.
• Carefully designed career paths, with the appropriate training courses and projects to accomplish your aims such as language courses, tech talks and trainings for your needs.
• Lufthansa Group flight ticket discounts.
• What’s more, if you are interested in our additional benefits: check out our benefits page.

Our community is characterized by mutual respect and a spirit of helpfulness. This high level of professionalism, combined with diverse personalities, will help you go through your daily life in a good mood while making the most of your skills and talents.

In addition to an inclusive and helpful atmosphere, trust is also an important value for us. You can rely on us with anything right from your first day, and we also trust you to the utmost extent.

Are you ready to fly with us? Apply now!