Release Train Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Boca Raton, FL that is seeking a Release Train Engineer.Summary:The Release Train Engineer (RTE) has primary purpose of supporting and coaching an Agile Release Train (ART) by steering it to success and navigating the complexity of delivering software in large, cross-functional environments. The RTE helps resolve and escalate impediments, manages risk, helps assure value delivery, and drives program level continuous improvement.Responsibilities: Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning events. Facilitate the PI planning event Understand, visualize and manage upstream/downstream dependencies Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity Analyze program budgets and estimates from participating organizations to provide direction for the overall development of all program budgets and integrated cost profiles Manage program level coordination, such as creating timelines, milestones, and cadence of increments and releases and oversee the development of reports and analyses that document program activity Participate with management and cross-functional teams as subject matter expert to develop and improve operating policies and procedures related to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and be an advocate in adopting Agile and SAFe best practices and processes Develop/modify processes, policies, and procedures to facilitate the working relationship between Global Technology and its business functions/partners Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives (the RTE) and publish them for visibility and transparencyREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or Project Management is preferred; Certification in the technical related to the product assigned or a demonstrated aptitude for acquiring the necessary knowledge and experience appropriate to the technical level needed to perform or work with customers; Equivalent combinations of work experience and/or educations will be considered 8-10 years of progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/technologies/processes related to the position as well as 3-5 years of experience managing teams and/or significant complex projects Proven, prior experience as Release Train Engineer for long lived value streams and Products Prior experience as a SCRUM Lead is preferableLicenses: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent required Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent desired SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) certification or equivalent required SAFe Certified Release Train Engineer certification or equivalent desired ICAgile Professional Certification in Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-AFT) or equivalent desiredThe pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.