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# Release Train Engineer (RTE)

- **Company:** Job Cloud Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $141,440.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Capability Maturity Model, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Software Technical Review
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=80f420db673b2e6e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, * Strong hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).

 * Solid understanding of SAFe Agile and Agile project management processes.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Strong collaboration and negotiation abilities.
 * Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when required.
 * SAFe RTE Certification preferred.

## Description

The Northern Trust is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support multiple Scrum Teams within the Cash & Liquidity domain. This role is responsible for ensuring successful release execution, driving Agile best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic business initiatives., Release & Delivery Management

 * Monitor and maintain the overall health of releases across multiple Scrum Teams.
 * Understand Cash & Liquidity strategic priorities and guide planning efforts to ensure delivery alignment.
 * Manage project risks and issues, escalating concerns appropriately when necessary.
 * Ensure timely and successful delivery of project objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

 * Partner with stakeholders to define project requirements, expectations, and delivery timelines.
 * Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and management by providing regular updates on project status, risks, dependencies, and progress.
 * Facilitate conflict resolution through arbitration, negotiation, and reasoned discussions.

Agile & SAFe Leadership

 * Organize, facilitate, and lead all core Agile ceremonies, including:
 * Project Planning
 * Daily Stand-ups
 * Sprint Planning
 * Release Planning
 * Reviews & Retrospectives
 * Demos
 * Provide servant leadership to Scrum Teams and lead by example.
 * Guide teams in consistently applying SAFe principles, practices, and values.
 * Lead, coach, and mentor teams and the broader organization in Scrum adoption and Agile maturity.

Team Enablement & Execution

 * Collaborate closely with teams to build product backlogs, prioritize work, and ensure effective execution.
 * Identify and remove impediments by engaging the appropriate stakeholders and resources.
 * Track and manage Agile delivery metrics, including:
 * Product Backlog
 * Burn-down Metrics
 * Velocity


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