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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Release Train Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,900.0 - $243,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Continuous Delivery, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Traceability, Systems Integration, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F35A9AEF65584A22802D6B00E77C6500/job/ ## About the Role * 7 years of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably in a role supporting Scrum teams * 5 years of facilitating meetings and workshops, and articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * 5 years of Agile & SAFe Expertise: Deep understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc. * 5 years leading government and other key stakeholders through focused PI Planning efforts * Experience with Agile/SAFe tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, etc.) * Certification in SAFe Agilist (SA), Scaled Agile Leader (SAL), Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master (CSM), CSPO, or CSP Bonus Points if you have: * Relevant Associate's or Bachelor's degree or additional supporting certifications * Leadership & Coaching experience: Ability to lead, motivate, and coach distributed teams * Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and conflict resolution skills * Communication: Clear, transparent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders * Process & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks * Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum @ Scale) * Experience with implementing Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) in a manner that supports a scaled Agile transformation * An in-depth understanding of the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, and experience in integrating OKRs into Agile planning cycles * Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL * DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent Clearance : Must have an active Top Secret level clearance ## Description * Agile Program Increment (PI) Planning: Facilitate targeted and effective PI planning sessions to drive alignment and ensure iterative, continuous delivery of mission-critical capabilities * Requirements Gathering and Prioritization: Engage with stakeholders to elicit, refine, and prioritize requirements that align with Platform objectives and customer-specific needs * Roadmap Development: Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define and maintain strategic roadmaps for RDT&E, cloud modernization, and capability deployment initiatives * Stakeholder-Focused Collaboration: Provide tailored support to ensure alignment and coordination across diverse customers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and partnerships * Ensure timely and accurate completion of required deliverables, such as PI Planning Artifacts, Requirements Traceability Matrixes, Risk Registers, and Capability Roadmaps * Collaborate with and advise leadership on the development of the Agile transformation strategy and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure completion of strategic goals as required * Work with teams to establish and maintain Agile metrics, including velocity, and burn-down charts * Leverage expertise in Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) to make work visible and enhance transparency across the enterprise * Ensure teams are following best practices and industry standards for Agile development * Establish governance structures, collect metrics, and use feedback for improvement ## Related Videos - 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