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Release Train Engineer (Hybrid)

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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
155K-175K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
155K-175K Annually
Senior level
Lead and coach the Agile Release Train (ART) to optimize value flow, facilitate PI planning and ART events, track feature execution and metrics, escalate and resolve impediments, coach teams in Lean-Agile practices, and align strategy with stakeholders while improving DevSecOps and release capabilities.
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Program and Project management

About Us 

 

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.  

 

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. 

     

Who We Are 

 

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life 

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. 

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. 

What We Do 

 

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. 

 

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.  

Job Description Summary

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART) and can execute and manage Agile processes. Organizes and facilitates ART events and assist the teams in delivering value. Communicates with stakeholders, escalates impediments, helps manage risks, and drive relentless improvement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART using various tools, such as the Program Kanbans, and information radiators.
  • Master of complex facilitation and dependency management techniques to steer contributors through all the necessary ART ceremonies including program increment planning, demos and reviews.
  • During PI execution, own the feature completion tracking, metrics, and corresponding communications both within and outside of the train.
  • Assist tracking the execution of features and capabilities
  • Escalate and track impediments and work to resolve escalated issues
  • Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
  • Identifies resource gaps across the teams and ART and makes recommendation to portfolio leaders.
  • Encourage collaboration between teams and System Architects/Engineering.
  • Partner with RTE Community of Practice and the agile centers of excellence to improve technical and quality practices.
  • Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the DevSecOps and Release on Demand competency.
  • Work with management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.
  • Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs).
  • Assist the business with economic decision making by facilitating epic estimation by teams and rolling up to achieve Program level visibility.
  • Understand and operate within budgets provided and ensure adherence to guardrails.
  • Participate in and support Agile Communities of Practice.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science, or equivalent experience
  • Five years of experience leading Agile transformations
  • SAFe Release Train Engineer or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
  • Experience developing technology roadmaps and strategies
  • Experience developing and implementing strategic IT technologies and related processes, procedures, and decision support
  • Thorough understanding of release planning readiness and continuous grooming
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $155,000 - $175,000 annuallyPlease note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion

What We Offer  


For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 


Compensation Benefits 

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 


Benefits Package 

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs


Inclusion & Diversity  

  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

  

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

   

Giving Back  

  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

  

Transamerica’s Parent Company  


Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023


Top Skills

Agile
Devsecops
Kanban
Lean-Agile
Program Increment (Pi) Planning
Program Kanban
Release On Demand
Safe
Safe Program Consultant (Spc)

Transamerica Denver, Colorado, USA Office

1801 California St, Denver, CO, United States, 80202

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