Job Description

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 improvement by monitoring and analyzing Agile performance indicators, such as feature completion rates, predictability, and delivery outcomes, enabling data-informed decision-making using AI tools.
• Foster collaboration and shared understanding across teams, stakeholders, and System/Solution Architects through effective communication, communities of practice, and alignment activities.
• Support the tracking and achievement of PI Objectives and feature delivery commitments, ensuring transparency through timely and accurate reporting.
• Coach leaders, Scrum Masters, and teams in Lean-Agile principles, SAFe practices, and Agile mindsets to strengthen delivery capabilities and organizational agility.

What we offer

• Health insurance
• Flexible remuneration (childcare ticket, transport ticket, restaurant ticket)
• Flexible schedule
• Remote working days

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!

At dormakaba, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are firmly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We actively promote equal employment opportunities.