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# Release Train Engineer

- **Company:** SCOUT Solutions
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Internet Security, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Test Data, Atlassian Tools, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/release-train-engineer-arlington-va--b5ee48d6-baf6-4997-81c1-0757309c2cc4

## About the Role

Internet Security, Cloud Computing, Government, Software Engineering, Project/Program Management, Technical Delivery, Defense Intelligence, Government Intelligence, Agile Programming Methodologies, Technical Support, * Active TS/SCI security clearance

 * Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
 * Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
 * Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
 * Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years relevant experience, or master's with 6-10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
 * Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
 * Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
 * Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
 * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
 * Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 3-5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
 * Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
 * ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
 * AWS cloud certifications.
 * Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.

## Description

Our client is building a brand-new Agile team focused on federal IT modernization and digital transformation. The team will design, build, integrate, and operate modern technology solutions supporting sensitive and mission-critical government environments.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast-paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean-Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization's needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

 * Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean-Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
 * Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
 * Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre- and post-PI sessions.
 * Coordinate cross-team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
 * Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program-level objectives.
 * Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
 * Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
 * Understand the program's complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
 * Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
 * Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
 * Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
 * Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
 * Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.