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# Release Train Engineer

- **Company:** N Consulting Ltd
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Continuous Delivery, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815172183-release-train-engineer

## About the Role

IT/Computer Science (or equivalent experience), * 4+ years of experience in IT or Agile delivery roles including proven experience in Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or similar positions.* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies & SAFe practices.* Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Desirable* Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other Agile certifications (CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, etc.).* Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Agile metrics reporting.* Experience coaching Agile teams across multiple ARTs.* Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and continuous delivery practices.
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## Description

LocationGlasgow, United Kingdom# Release Train Engineer at N Consulting LtdLocationGlasgow, United KingdomSalary£300 - £350 /dayJob TypeContractDate PostedMarch 3rd, 2026Apply NowRelease Train EngineerLocation : Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom(Hybrid)Role OverviewThe Release Train Engineer (RTE) functions as a servant leader & coach for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) ensuring alignment across teams, optimizing delivery workflows, and driving continuous improvement in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. The RTE works closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, stakeholders, and delivery teams to facilitate planning, execution, and delivery of value in large-scale software programs.**Key Responsibilities*** Agile & SAFe Delivery* Act as servant leader & facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART).* Plan and drive Program Increment (PI) events, system demos, Scrum of Scrums, and inspect-and-adapt workshops.* Coordinate dependencies, risks, and impediments across multiple
teams and features, and escalate issues when needed.**Team Coaching & Collaboration*** Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on Lean-Agile and SAFe principles.* Foster alignment between business strategy, product vision, and execution priorities.* Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engineering and business goals are met.* Process Execution & Improvement* Ensure transparency and continuous improvement of delivery processes and metrics.* Drive planning readiness and cadence across team backlogs (features, capabilities, epics).* Assist in creating reports on ART performance, flow metrics, risk registers, and objectives.**Stakeholder Engagement*** Collaborate with Product Management, architecture leaders, programme managers and customers to clarify requirements and integration needs.* Communicate ART progress, priorities, and blockers to business owners and senior leadership. **Qualifications & Skills**Essential* Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science
(or equivalent experience).* 4+ years of experience in IT or Agile delivery roles including proven experience in Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or similar positions.* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies & SAFe practices.* Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Desirable* Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or other Agile certifications (CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, etc.).* Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Agile metrics reporting.* Experience coaching Agile teams across multiple ARTs.* Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and continuous delivery practices.


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