Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Location: Seattle, WA / Plano, TX / Addison, TX (Hybrid). Duration: 12 months. This is a contract‑to‑hire position and does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to own and manage a component of a portfolio of technology‑driven initiatives. The RTE will create and develop technology solutions that align with business needs and objectives, partnering with functional groups to drive solution design and business case development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact and escalation hub between the client area and internal IT management.
• Provide proactive, strategic technical leadership as a business partner.
• Oversee implementation of programs, projects, or processes.
• Coordinate translation of business strategy into work programs and processes.
• Manage a component of a client or business area’s information‑technology activities.
• Direct lower‑level managers, team leaders, or specialty functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5–7 years as a business analyst or project manager.
• Strong background in a disciplined software development life‑cycle (SDLC) process.
• Experience working on Agile teams, including Scrum Master duties such as sprint planning, burndown and velocity reporting, backlog prioritization, and retrospectives.
• Proficiency gathering information for Business Requirements Documents, wireframes, epics and stories, flow diagrams, data mapping, test plans, use cases, and scenarios.
• Understanding of financial or banking processes and domain.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with JIRA, Rally, or similar Agile project‑management tools.
• Experience with Wiki and SharePoint collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of design principles and design patterns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401(k) with company match after 12 months.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (up to 8 free counseling sessions).
• Corporate discount savings program and additional discounts.
• On‑demand training, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses (available after 6 months).
• Certification discounts for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated consultant support team and certified Career Coach.