Job Details

Position Title: Release Train Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Clearance Requirements: None

Pay Rate: $65 - $80.00 per hour W2

Position Description:

Join a dynamic team as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Agile Coach, leading Agile teams through successful software development projects. This contract-to-hire position offers the opportunity to oversee multiple teams, facilitate key Agile ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will serve as a people manager for up to six Scrum Masters or Agile Delivery Leads, coaching them and their teams on Agile best practices, managing dependencies, and ensuring adherence to Scrum and SAFe principles. Collaborate with product management, architecture, and operations to align project objectives, track performance metrics using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and PowerBI, and foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and innovation. Your expertise will help optimize delivery pipelines, improve team performance, and support organizational Agile transformation efforts. This role offers a chance to influence enterprise Agile practices and contribute to impactful technology initiatives.

Top Requirements:

• Strong experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Agile Coach within scaled Agile frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Kanban
• Proven leadership in facilitating Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, retrospectives, and program-level workshops
• Excellent coaching skills with the ability to mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and senior stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
• Solid understanding of Agile principles, Scrum practices, and software delivery lifecycle
• Experience tracking Agile metrics, optimizing capacity, and managing resources across multiple teams
• Effective communicator with strong facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate in a hybrid Waterfall-Agile environment, managing multiple priorities in a distributed team setting (onshore, nearshore, offshore)

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.