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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Release Train Engineer - Agile Coach - **Company:** Index Analytics Llc - **Location:** Milford Mill, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $126,350.0 - $180,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Continuous Delivery, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b750a7b26bdae9d6 ## About the Role * U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States and able to demonstrate physical residency in the U.S. for at least three (3) of the past five (5) years. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Federal government client badge and pass a government Public Trust. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field and ten (10) or more years of experience. SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification is highly desirable. * Three (3) or more years of experience working as an RTE in large-scale development projects with a thorough understanding of Lean, Agile, and Scrum principles. Candidates should possess a practical track record of driving organizational agility and transformation guided by these methodologies. * A commitment to servant leadership, focused on empowering teams, removing barriers to progress, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. Ability to support team growth and success through mentorship and facilitation rather than directive management. * Proven ability to expertly guide large groups through complex planning, decision-making, and problem-solving sessions. Skilled at ensuring meetings are well-structured, productive, and result in actionable outcomes. * Superior verbal and written communication and presentation capabilities, enabling effective articulation of concepts and building robust relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, from technical staff to executive leadership. * Capacity to analyze systemic challenges and lead teams toward sustainable, data-driven solutions. Adept at diagnosing root causes and navigating ambiguity with clarity and composure. * A holistic approach to understanding the interconnectedness between the ART and the greater value stream, enabling strategic alignment and optimal value delivery across the organization. * Demonstrated experience coaching individuals and teams to adopt and refine Lean-Agile practices, fostering skill development and high performance throughout the ART. * Prior roles as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Program Manager are strongly preferred. * A goal driven leader with a collaborative team-player attitude. ## Description Index Analytics seeks a Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Agile Coach to support Government contracts. For this position, primary responsibilities include facilitating ART events and processes, assisting teams in delivering value, managing risks and impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires a deep understanding of Lean-Agile principles and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Responsibilities * Serve as a liaison and coach across the Agile Release Train, government product owners and business owners, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and others to optimize the flow of value through the ART and accelerate the Continuous Delivery Pipeline * Work with leadership (e.g., program directors and project managers) monitoring the development and implementation of new programs and features including agendas, meeting minutes and deliverables * Champion a culture of experimentation and innovation while ensuring clear, effective communication across the ART and with internal and external stakeholders, aligning teams toward shared objectives and outcomes. * Facilitate Government customer meetings between Baltimore and Washington D.C. * Strong reporting skills using Confluence and JIRA for backlog, program increment progress, velocity, predictability and more * Focus on standardization for the ART based on product support needs and best practices on delivery of clear picture. * Proactively manage ART-level risks, impediments, and inter-team dependencies, working closely with stakeholders to identify, track, and resolve complex issues that could threaten delivery progress. * Drive relentless improvements for the ART + Fostering collaboration between teams and stakeholders + Optimizing the flow of value through the ART + Share insights with the leadership group and stakeholders + Manage expectations to protect the ART and teams * Provide targeted mentorship and support to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, ART leaders, and team members as needed to strengthen skills, foster collaboration, and meet ongoing operational needs. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)