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Release Train Engineer

Cogent Infotech

Washington · Hybrid Contract 1mo ago

About the role

About Cogent Infotech

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Release Train Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate PI Planning
  • Help the ART Prepare for PI Planning (Logistics, ART backlog Readiness, WSJF, etc)
  • Facilitate the 2-day in-person PI planning event
  • Coach alignment to Enterprise Strategy and cascaded OKRs
  • Support PI Execution
  • Track progress; ART Predictability Measure; Velocity; Cycle Time, and other Flow metrics
  • Facilitate ART synchronization events (Coach Sync, ART, Sync, Architect Sync, PO Sync, I&A, IP Iteration, System Demo)
  • Support ART backlog refinement
  • Promote DevOps and continuous delivery
  • Assist Business Owners in understanding their role and assigning business value
  • Coordinate planning efforts with other ARTs
  • Coach the ART
  • Coach with powerful questions
  • Coach Scrum Masters/Team Coaches in ART and Team Events and practices
  • Coach ART roles including system architects, product management, business owners, etc.
  • Optimize Flow
  • Establish pull systems to optimize the flow of value
  • Establish ART flow measures
  • Improve the flow of value
  • Facilitate value stream mapping
  • Reduce or eliminate cross-team dependencies
  • Improve Relentlessly
  • Drive ART relentless improvement plan and roadmap through AgilityInsights
  • TeamHealth Assessments and Inspect & Adapt events
  • Promote built-in quality practices in Coach, PO syncs and CoPs
  • Collaborate with Value Management Office and Lean-Agile transformation team
  • Act as a Servant Leader
  • Listen to and support teams in problem identification and decision-making
  • Create an environment of mutual influence
  • Understand and empathize with others
  • Encourage and support the personal development of each individual and the development of teams
  • Think beyond day-to-day activities and apply systems thinking Support the teams’ commitments
  • Be open and appreciate openness in others
  • Comfortably be the face of the ART and excel at public speaking in front of large audiences

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • SAFe Release Train Engineer 6.0 certification
  • Scaled Agile Practice Consultant 6.0 Certification
  • AgilityInsights Facilitator Certification

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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