Release Train Engineer – RTE

Alithya

. Lead and facilitate the activities of an Agile Release Train comprising approximately 15 teams .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSophia Antipolis • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Agile Release Trains, facilitating SAFe ceremonies, and coaching teams in Lean-Agile practices. Proficient in managing dependencies, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to SAFe standards in a Middleware and API Management environment.

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Release Train Engineer ExperienceSAFe Framework KnowledgeAgile Coaching and FacilitationScrum Master CertificationFluency in French

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Hard Skills

Agile Release Train LeadershipSAFe Ceremonies FacilitationDependency ManagementContinuous ImprovementPerformance Metrics TrackingMiddleware ArchitectureAPI ManagementREST/SOAP APIsDevOps/GitOps PracticesLean-Agile Mindset Adoption

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTeam BuildingFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

SAFeScrumKanbanOpenAPIWSDLOAuth2XMLJSONWeb ServicesAgile Portfolio Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Scrum Master CertificationSAFe CertificationRelease Train Engineer Certification

Industry Keywords

AgileMiddlewareAPI ManagementCritical IT EnvironmentProduction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate the activities of an Agile Release Train comprising approximately 15 teams
Organize and facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, System Demos, Sprint Reviews, and retrospectives
Synchronize the train’s Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders
Identify and facilitate the resolution of dependencies between teams
Ensure the application and continuous improvement of SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban practices
Support and coach teams in adopting a Lean-Agile mindset
Foster self-organization, collaboration, and collective problem-solving
Establish and monitor train governance and performance metrics
Track progress, identify risks, and contribute to resolving impediments
Ensure the agile portfolio is properly structured and that SAFe standards are followed for Epics, Features, and User Stories
Contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and platform performance
Work in a Middleware and API Management environment involving REST/SOAP APIs, Web Services, XML, JSON, OpenAPI, WSDL, and OAuth2, along with a DevOps/GitOps culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience as a Release Train Engineer in a complex, multi-team environment
Strong knowledge of the SAFe framework, as well as Scrum and Kanban methodologies
Proven ability to organize and facilitate PI Planning and other SAFe ceremonies
Experience managing dependencies and coordinating multiple teams
Experience in Agile coaching, facilitation, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to bring teams together
Scrum Master, SAFe, and/or RTE certification (additional assets)
Experience in a critical IT environment with demanding production and support requirements (additional asset)
Good understanding of DevOps/GitOps and Middleware, API, and Web Services architectures (additional asset)
Fluency in French

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and inclusive environment
Accessible recruitment process with accommodation measures available
Challenging assignments in digital transformation and strategic consulting