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Job title: Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Defence
Location: Hereford - on-site with hybrid arrangements
Salary: Up to £82,000 + benefits DOE
Security: Must be willing to undergo DV clearance (national security vetting)

iO are partnered with a well know defence agency who are now on the lookout for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join on a permanent basis.

You will be working on safety & security-critical technology programmes, playing a key role in coordinating multiple agile teams, driving delivery cadence, and embedding SAFe best practice across an Agile Release Train (ART).

Role Responsibilities:

Facilitate and drive SAFe ceremonies/events (PI Planning, ART sync, demos, workshops, retros, backlog refinement)
Partner with Product and delivery leadership to prioritise features, manage flow, and maximise value delivery
Identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies (upstream/downstream)
Coach and support Scrum Masters / Team Coaches, helping teams improve delivery maturity
Proactively remove impediments and resolve conflicts, maintaining momentum across teams
Track and support programme-level coordination: milestones, timelines, risks, and delivery health
Use data/metrics to drive continuous improvement across the ARTKey skills:

Proven experience as an RTE (or similar Agile leadership role) in a SAFe delivery environment
Strong understanding of software delivery processes, tools, and team-based engineering delivery
Confident stakeholder management and communication skills across technical & non-technical groups
Experience coaching teams and navigating delivery challenges/conflict
SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe RTE or equivalent)
This is the ideal role for an experienced SAFe leader who enjoys coordinating complex delivery across multiple teams.
If you are interested in having a discussion, or seeing a more in depth job description then please contact us directly or apply with an up to date CV