Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master

Torch Technologies • Full-time • Redstone Arsenal, AL, US • 2w ago

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Release Train Engineer to facilitate and guide an Agile Release Train (ART) in delivering high-value digital engineering solutions for Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program. In this role, you will combine your expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and servant leadership to ensure the ART operates effectively, efficiently, and continuously improves. You will be responsible for facilitating program-level events, managing dependencies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and relentless improvement.

As a Release Train Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Leading, process improving, and planning Program Increment Planning events in all aspects from logistical to strategic in nature
Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams within the ART when needed (vacancies, vacation, surge support, etc.)
Lead ART rituals for various combinations of internal team members, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and customers/stakeholders including Scrum Masters/Product Owner sync, backlog refinement meetings, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and demonstration sessions
Provide customer with Agile metrics and roadmap for increasing ART Agility Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile and SAFe principles and practices
Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using Kanban and other flow management techniques
Convert timeline for epics and stories/issues into an integrated master schedule
Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across the ART Collaborate with Product Managers, System Architect, and other stakeholders to align on program vision, roadmap, and priorities
Help define, collect, and communicate program level metrics and reports
Foster communication and collaboration across the ART
Drive and track progress of continuous improvement initiatives within the ART
Stay up-to-date on the latest Agile trends and technologies
Provide tooling and process recommendations for value stream and project management
Assist teams with estimating their capacity for each sprint
Work with project management tool administrators to manage access/permissions

Job Requirements

U.S Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience leading projects in an Agile environment
Active DoD Secret Clearance is required
SAFe Certification (RTE, Scrum Master, Product Owner)
Experience with change management
Blend of strategic and operational vision with respect for current state and future thinking
Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and SAFe methodology
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to manage projects in complex environment

Preferred Qualifications

Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer experience
Missile Defense Agency experience
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
Experience facilitating large-scale Agile transformations
Experience using GitLab for project management

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

Applying To Torch Technologies

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

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