Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE)

GFT Technologies

. Act as the Release Train Engineer (RTE), coordinating and facilitating the execution of the Agile Release Train (ART).

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating Agile Release Trains (ART) and facilitating SAFe events, ensuring alignment among multiple squads while managing risks and dependencies. Proficient in using Jira for tracking metrics and performance indicators, with strong negotiation and communication skills to foster collaboration among stakeholders.

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Release Train Engineer (RTE)SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)Program Increment (PI) PlanningJiraAgile Metrics

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Hard Skills

Agile Release Train (ART) CoordinationSAFe Event FacilitationScrumKanbanContinuous Improvement Practices

Soft Skills

NegotiationFacilitationConflict ResolutionCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Jira

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE)Scrum Master Certification (PSM, CSM)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingInsuranceAgile TransformationCorporate Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Release Train Engineer (RTE), coordinating and facilitating the execution of the Agile Release Train (ART).
Plan, organize, and facilitate SAFe events, such as PI Planning, ART Sync, System Demo, and Inspect & Adapt.
Coordinate multiple squads, promoting alignment among Scrum Masters, Product Owners, technical teams, business teams, and stakeholders.
Track Program Increment (PI) objectives, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, impediments, and commitments.
Proactively identify and manage risks, impediments, and dependencies across squads.
Facilitate negotiations between teams and stakeholders, mediating conflicts, priorities, and dependencies with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
Support teams in advancing their agile maturity by sharing best practices and promoting continuous improvement.
Monitor flow, capacity, productivity, and delivery predictability metrics.
Use Jira to track requirements, dependencies, deliverables, metrics, and performance indicators.
Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and transparency regarding progress, risks, and areas requiring attention.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience as an RTE, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Lead, or in an equivalent role, preferably working with multiple squads.
Strong knowledge of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and scaled agile practices.
Hands-on experience leading PI Planning and tracking Program Increments.
Proficiency in Scrum, Kanban, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience with Jira, agile metrics, and performance tracking.
Strong negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
Empathetic, active-listening, resilient, collaborative, and proactive profile, with the ability to influence people without a direct reporting relationship.
SAFe Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE) certification is a plus.
SAFe-related certifications are a plus.
Scrum certifications, such as PSM, CSM, or equivalent, are a plus.
Experience with agile transformation and environments involving a large number of teams and dependencies is a plus.
Experience in the financial services, banking, or insurance sectors is a plus.
Experience in highly critical and complex corporate environments is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multi-benefit card – choose how and where to use it.
Educational grants for undergraduate, graduate, MBA, and language courses.
Certification incentive programs.
Flexible working hours.
Competitive salaries.
Annual performance reviews with a structured career development plan.
International career opportunities.
Wellhub and TotalPass.
Private pension plan.
Childcare assistance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.