Position Overview

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). The RTE’s major responsibilities are the facilitation of all major ART events, oversight over SAFe processes and supporting the teams in delivering value.

RTEs communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Work collaboratively with her/his peers at engineering management and with the development teams to maximize productivity
Organize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met
Coordinate efforts within at least one Agile Release Train (ART)
Report updates verbally and in writing to management
Monitor utilization within the ART and help ensure resources are used efficiently and coordinates efforts within at least one Agile Release Train (ART)
Organize ART modifications such as on-boarding and off-boarding of teams in collaboration with other staff members of the Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), and Engineering Management.




Hold basic trainings to SAFe specific topics and tools

What we require

5 years of agile development (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, …)
Practical experience as Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master – alternatively recognized certification in any of these areas
Academic degree in electrical engineering, computer science, IT or comparable

Key Accountabilities

Manage and optimize the flow of value across the Agile Release Train (ART), leveraging SAFe practices, Program Kanban, and data-driven insights using AI to support teams in achieving their objectives and commitments.
Ensure successful PI (Program Increment) Planning readiness by facilitating the preparation of vision, priorities, dependencies, and backlogs, proactively addressing risks and impediments. Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, Initiative Owners, Epic Owners, Architects, and other stakeholders to align strategy, planning, and execution across the ART.
Drive continuous im

📌 Release Train Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Dormakaba España
📍 Madrid