Leidos is seeking a Release Train Engineer to support Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of the nation's defense, particularly within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio.
Requirements
- Experience using Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. Jira, VersionOne, Rally, etc.)
- Ability to leverage and implement agile patterns in support of a disciplined engineering context
- Familiarity with product release lifecycle from requirements development to retirement
- Ability to decompose features into user stories
- Experience with git and git-based repository systems (e.g. Gitlab, Bitbucket, etc.)
- SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, or RTE)
- Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment execution
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the Program Increment planning events and readiness for events across the program
- Maintain metrics, analysis, and reports on the health, performance and flow of the OSF Release Train
- Proactively manage and resolve risks and dependencies on the OSF Release Train
- Escalate and track blocking issues and impediments to progress, coordinate with leadership help to remove as needed
- Coordinate with technical and program leadership to refine processes and drive improvements
- Facilitate system demos, scrum of scrums, and other OSF Release Train events as designated
- Guides growth of Scrum Masters on the OSF Release Train
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Software engineering / Project engineering plus 8-12 years' experience working within the defense industry or Master's degree in Software engineering / Project engineering plus 6-10 years' experience working within the defense industry
- Must be a US citizen, possess and able to maintain an active Secret clearance
- Must be able to provide full-time onsite support
- Must be a resident of the North Alabama area
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
