Job#: 3014995

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position: Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Team: Digital account opening - marketing & digital commerce

Location: 5 days on-site | Atlanta, GA

Duration: 6 month W2 contract to FTE

Type: W2 contract, paid hourly. No C2C, 1099, or third-party submissions will be accepted. Only direct W-2 candidates will be considered.

Pay Rate Range: W2 $75-85/hr

Industry: Financial

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to serve as a servant leader and ART coach, driving alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement across Agile Release Trains (ARTs). This role is critical in enabling predictable delivery, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring organizational agility at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Facilitate PI Planning events, including agenda, timing, cadence, and readiness activities.
• Partner with ART leadership, Product Management, and Tech Teams to align objectives and maintain data quality in Rally.

Flow Predictability

• Track and manage ART objectives, risks, and dependencies.
• Coach teams on predictability and facilitate planning conversations.
• Monitor ART progress, impediments, and metrics to ensure transparency and responsiveness.

Maturity Assessment of ART

• Evaluate ART health and maturity using industry best practices and metrics.
• Support decentralized execution and continuous improvement.
• Train executives, managers, and teams on Agile principles and mindset.

Inspect & Adapt

• Drive relentless improvement through Inspect & Adapt workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Investigate anomalies and implement remediation strategies.
• Share resources and training on Rally tool competency.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Proficiency in Rally (or Jira), PowerPoint and Tableau
• Financial industry experience
• Strong understanding of the SAFe framework and Agile principles.
• Proven ability to coach and train ART teams, Scrum Masters, and leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in CoPilot (or similar) and Miro
• Experience facilitating large-scale Agile events and workshops.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Agile delivery within a growing organization, leveraging cutting-edge frameworks and tools to enable business agility and deliver value at scale.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.