Release Train Engineer

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years or Master's with 6-10 years relevant experience (experience may substitute for degree)
  • Experience supporting Agile software teams as Scrum Master or project lead
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience using Agile project management tools like Jira

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities to enhance delivery flow
  • Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules
  • Facilitate PI Planning and oversee continuous exploration activities
  • Coordinate cross-team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums
  • Consolidate and publish team PI and program-level objectives
  • Track feature execution metrics across Agile and DevOps teams
  • Coach teams and leadership in Agile practices

Benefits

  • Flexible telework during initial development phases
  • Collaboration in an Agile environment contributing to design architecture
  • Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC required as program matures
  • Focus on professional growth and Agile coaching opportunities
Full Job Description
What to expect:
  • Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
  • Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures
  • A collaborative, Agile environment where your input shapes the architecture from day one
  • Dev platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS and RedHat


What you'll need:
  • An active TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration)
  • Willingness to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment
  • Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent


The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast-paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean-Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization's needs.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean-Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
  • Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
  • Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre- and post-PI sessions.
  • Coordinate cross-team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
  • Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program-level objectives.
  • Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
  • Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
  • Understand the program's complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
  • Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
  • Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
  • Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
  • Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
  • Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years relevant experience, or master's with 6-10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
  • Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
  • Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
  • Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
  • Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
  • ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
  • AWS cloud certifications.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.


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Original Posting:
September 16, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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