Job title: Release Train Engineer (RTE) – DefenceLocation: Hereford – on-site with hybrid arrangementsSalary: Up to £82,000 + benefits DOESecurity: Must be willing to undergo DV clearance (national security vetting)
iO are partnered with a well know defence agency who are now on the lookout for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join on a permanent basis.
You will be working on safety & security-critical technology programmes, playing a key role in coordinating multiple agile teams, driving delivery cadence, and embedding SAFe best practice across an Agile Release Train (ART).
Role Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and drive SAFe ceremonies/events (PI Planning, ART sync, demos, workshops, retros, backlog refinement)
- Partner with Product and delivery leadership to prioritise features, manage flow, and maximise value delivery
- Identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies (upstream/downstream)
- Coach and support Scrum Masters / Team Coaches, helping teams improve delivery maturity
- Proactively remove impediments and resolve conflicts, maintaining momentum across teams
- Track and support programme-level coordination: milestones, timelines, risks, and delivery health
- Use data/metrics to drive continuous improvement across the ART
- Proven experience as an RTE (or similar Agile leadership role) in a SAFe delivery environment
- Strong understanding of software delivery processes, tools, and team-based engineering delivery
- Confident stakeholder management and communication skills across technical & non-technical groups
- Experience coaching teams and navigating delivery challenges/conflict
- SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe RTE or equivalent)
This is the ideal role for an experienced SAFe leader who enjoys coordinating complex delivery across multiple teams.If you are interested in having a discussion, or seeing a more in depth job description then please contact us directly or apply with an up to date CV.
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