Senior Release Train Engineer

This is a multi-year contract position based in Charlotte, NC, with the possibility of full-time employment conversion for high performers. Only W2 personnel will be considered; C2C and transfer candidates are not eligible.

Top Skills Required

• 3+ years of direct Release Train Engineer experience
• Deep experience supporting the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and similar tools
• Highly collaborative with strong presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate enterprise Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies
• Oversee and run PI Planning sessions
• Drive program-level execution, ensuring timely delivery of features and capabilities aligned with business priorities
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, and Business Owners to manage backlogs, dependencies, and risks
• Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams on Lean-Agile practices and SAFe principles
• Partner closely with technical leads, engineers, and architects to ensure alignment between delivery and technical strategy
• Foster strong collaboration across cross-functional technical teams to support solution design, integration, and delivery
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Monitor and report on ART performance metrics, including velocity, quality, and delivery timelines
• Identify and remove systemic impediments to flow and delivery across teams
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence

Pay

$70.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Charlotte, NC.

Application deadline: August 5, 2026.