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# Release Train Engineer (RTE)

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Pensacola, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,480.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Capability Maturity Model, RAID, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9f68706d-735b-4776-835f-a71ecf7faa7a

## About the Role

This is an opportunity to influence transformation, remove blockers, and empower teams while shaping how work gets delivered in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you thrive in leadership roles, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about Agile excellence, we want to talk to you. Apply today!, * 10+ years of experience in Information Technology

 * Proven experience leading Agile transformations across teams, programs, or portfolios
 * Strong background as a Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or RTE in complex environments
 * Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps
 * Expertise in building dashboards and reporting metrics that demonstrate value delivery
 * Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes
 * Experience coaching and mentoring teams to adopt Agile best practices
 * Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and complex release plans effectively
 * Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
 * Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications:

 * SAFe RTE, Leading SAFe, or Advanced Scrum Master certification
 * PMP or SAFe Program Consultant certification
 * Experience working in large-scale Agile transformations

## Description

* Lead and facilitate key ART events including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, PO Sync, and Inspect & Adapt sessions
 * Serve as the escalation point for impediments and proactively remove blockers impacting delivery
 * Drive alignment of work to the value stream and ensure teams meet Program Increment (PI) objectives
 * Own and manage RAID/ROAM logs, ensuring risks and dependencies are actively tracked and resolved
 * Coordinate dependencies across teams and programs to ensure seamless delivery
 * Partner with stakeholders to identify and address resource and tooling needs
 * Develop and manage release plans, timelines, and program communications
 * Track and report performance metrics including release burn-down and delivery progress
 * Collaborate closely with Product Management, Architecture, and delivery teams
 * Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and teams to strengthen Agile maturity
 * Foster a Lean/Agile mindset and promote continuous improvement
 * Support Agile training initiatives and contribute to building a strong Agile community
 * Resolve team conflicts and promote a collaborative, high-performing environment


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