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The Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Systems Engineer - Principal I

Node.Digital

Dulles, Virginia, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Oct 2023

About the role

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Systems Engineer - Principal I

Location: Dulles, VA

Must have an active Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) will act as a servant leader and drive relentless improvement. They will ensure clear communication working alongside Scrum Masters to remove impediments and help the ART towards success in meeting its PI objectives. The RTE is expected to have a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and will be able to use the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban/XP) to facilitate the ART-level activities.

Responsibilities:

Exhibit the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset. Help the team embrace Lean-Agile Values, adopt and apply Lean-Agile Principles, and implement Lean-Agile practices

Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART, facilitates ART level events (including I&A, SoS) in helping to manage risks and dependencies—escalating impediments as needed

Drives the journey towards high-performing teams and ARTs through transparency, team empowerment, and continuous learning in order to promote Business Value delivery

Produce and present ART-level metrics to help the ARTs improve and take responsibility for their actions; Teach problem-solving techniques and support the Scrum Masters as coaches for their Agile team

Facilitate PI Planning readiness, organizes and conducts the PI Planning event, working in conjunction with PM, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business Owners

Help the Product Management in their efforts to manage and prioritize the ART Feature Backlog, generate a Vision, and build a Roadmap

Define and document the ART’s development value stream. Coach ART members on understanding their value stream, measure the flow and relentlessly improve on the ART’s value flow

Requirements

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship required

Active Secret clearance and must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

This is a hybrid position

8+ years of directly relevant experience

2+ years of Agile experience and recent hands-on experience as a successful Scrum Master OR Release Train Engineer

Solid problem-solving and influencing skills

Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills

Experience working with various audiences, both technical and non-technical

Experience working on software development teams and understand both SDLC and Agile Framework

Experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming

Proficient in using Jira software

Desired Skills:

Experience working with Agile tools including Confluence

Domain knowledge in Cyber Security

Working knowledge in various technologies including Cloud Computing, Big Data, DevSecOps, and Automation

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree-level education.

Desired Certifications:

Agile certification from Scaled Agile Inc. (SAFe SASM, RTE, SPC)

Scrum Alliance certification (CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM) or PMI’s Agile Certified Professional

DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I

Company Overview:

Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

Benefits