Release Train Engineer

General Dynamics

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Remote
Location
Falls Church, VA
Salary
$147,292–$199,278 / yr
Posted
34 days ago
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This role $173k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $130,500–$200,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Release Train Engineer

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a critical leader within the Case Management Modernization program, supporting the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in modernizing enterprise case management systems through Agile and SAFe delivery practices. Acting as the Chief Scrum Master for the Agile Release Train, you will facilitate the flow of value across multiple teams by planning Program Increment events, managing risks, and coordinating development and testing activities. You will drive continuous delivery improvements using CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles while ensuring compliance with federal standards. The role requires expertise in SAFe, Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, and Confluence, alongside familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Azure. This position solves the complex challenge of synchronizing large-scale software development to deliver modern, integrated solutions within a high-stakes federal contracting environment.

What you'll do

  • Facilitate the flow of value across multiple Scrum teams as the Chief Scrum Master for the Agile Release Train.
  • Plan and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops to synchronize delivery.
  • Identify and manage program-level risks, dependencies, and impediments while escalating issues to stakeholders.
  • Coach and mentor teams on SAFe adoption, process standardization, and DevSecOps culture alignment.
  • Track and report ART metrics including velocity, feature completion rates, and defect trends to leadership.
  • Drive continuous delivery pipeline improvements through automation and CI/CD optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with federal Agile delivery standards and documentation requirements for the modernization program.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in information systems and Agile software delivery environments.
  • 8+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer or Senior Agile Program Manager for large-scale programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification is required.
  • Experience with SAFe principles, Lean-Agile leadership, and value stream optimization.
  • Proficiency in Agile lifecycle tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, or VersionOne.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based development (AWS/Azure).
  • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification is highly preferred; PMP, PMI-ACP, or Agile Certified Practitioner are preferred.

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