The Release Train Engineer facilitates Agile Release Train processes, leads people management activities, optimizes delivery flow, and champions continuous improvement in alignment with SAFe and Lean-Agile principles.
Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, Java, and ArcGIS.
We don't just fill roles we build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we're driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance. Here, you'll collaborate with bold thinkers, leverage cutting edge technology, and tackle meaningful challenges from day one.
Our culture is defined and anchored by three pillars:
Energy: We bring passion, purpose, and urgency to our work.
Edge: We take initiative, embrace growth, and step outside our comfort zone.
Execution: We get things done smartly, decisively, and with real results.
If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team.
Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph
US Citizenship Required
As a Release Train Engineer, you will...
- Serve as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring alignment with SAFe and Lean-Agile principles. Facilitate key ceremonies including PI Planning, ART Syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops across distributed teams.
- Lead people management activities — performance reviews, professional development, mentorship, and career growth — while maintaining engagement and morale.
- Partner with Product Owners, System Architects, and Scrum Masters to refine features, prioritize work, remove impediments, and optimize delivery flow. Track and report ART metrics and progress to Leidos leadership and NGA stakeholders.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, implementing Lean-Agile practices, and coaching teams on SAFe principles. Manage program risks, resolve conflicts, and foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration.
- Mentor Scrum Masters and Agile team members on facilitation, risk management, and DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with NGA stakeholders to align delivery goals with mission priorities and compliance requirements.
Release Train Engineer Qualifications...
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 10–13 years.
- SAFe RTE, SPC, or equivalent Agile certification.
- 10+ years in Agile program delivery, including 5+ years as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent.
- Proven experience facilitating Agile/SAFe ceremonies across time zones and distributed teams.
- Deep knowledge of SAFe, Lean-Agile, and DevSecOps practices.
- Proficient with Jira, Confluence, and related Agile tools.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills across technical and business teams.
- Experience integrating security and DevOps pipelines in high-assurance environments.
- Skilled in risk identification and mitigation to ensure program success.
Additional Skills We'd Like to See:
- Background in Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD) integration, cloud migration, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Track record of mentoring Scrum Masters and Agile teams to higher levels of maturity.
Who we are:
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.
We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
· 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
· Paid parental leave
· 401k with matching
· Escalating vacation time
· Referral bonuses
· Tuition reimbursement
· Professional development training
· Free beverages and snacks
· Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays
Grow to be our next leader:
At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.
Top Skills
Arcgis
Confluence
Java
JIRA
Python
Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) Denver, Colorado, USA Office
720 S Colorado Blvd, Penthouse North, , Denver, Colorado , United States, 80246
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