NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. _We are currently seeking a Release Train Engineer to join our team in Barreal de Heredia, Costa Rica._ ***** **NOTE* If you are open to Remote/ Work from Home please just indicate only the Country.** **Release Train Engineer** _Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) organization is seeking an experienced, results-driven Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and coach a demanding Agile Release Train (ART) within our cyber security portfolio._ **Position overview** _This ART delivers complex, business-critical cybersecurity capabilities in a highly dynamic environment, requiring advanced SAFe expertise, executive presence, and the ability to drive clarity from top-level priorities down to actionable Features. This contractor role offers the opportunity to work alongside engaged leadership and have a direct impact on value delivery and continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive, executive-oriented leader capable of navigating complexity and driving outcomes._ **Position's General Duties and Tasks:** + _Serve as the ART conductor, facilitating and coaching the execution of all SAFe ceremonies and practices, and ensuring events are optimized for speed and value._ + _Lead readiness for PI Planning, driving the development of a clear Vision, Roadmap, and Backlogs; organize and facilitate PI Planning, and manage execution of commitments transparently._ + _Actively coach, mentor, and influence cyber teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and business partners in Lean-Agile principles, Feature prioritization, and backlog refinement, fostering a culture of accountability, adaptability, and collaboration._ + _Facilitate working sessions to break down departmental priorities into Epics and Features, supporting leadership in work identification, prioritization, and value articulation._ + _Refine and improve value streams, helping teams address and remediate dependencies and barriers, and own improvement actions from Inspect & Adapt and Problem-Solving events._ + _Create collaborative environments that enable alignment across program, portfolio, technical, and business teams._ + _Orchestrate ART-level processes and coordinate execution across multiple Scrum and Product teams, ensuring delivery of quality and business value._ + _Ensure ART readiness for System Demos and Inspect & Adapt sessions, and coordinate with external dependent teams._ + _Collect and leverage ART metrics to demonstrate team capacity, velocity, predictability, and maturity; provide regular executive-level updates on progress and priorities._ + _Foster a relentless improvement mindset via Inspect & Adapt workshops, Communities of Practice, and engineering quality practices._ + _Support the ongoing evolution and adoption of SAFe practices within EIP and the broader organization._ **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + _Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) leading large-scale, technically complex ARTs._ + _At least 7 years working with Agile frameworks in high-demand environments, including experience in hybrid models (Scrum, Kanban, project/program management)._ + _Demonstrated success coaching and mentoring teams and leaders in Lean-Agile practices._ + _Proven ability to identify and resolve impediments at scale._ + _Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting to executive leadership._ + _Advanced facilitation, influencing, and relationship management skills._ + _Validated Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), IC Agile Team Facilitator (ATF), SAFe Release Train Engineer)._ + _Strong proficiency in Agile lifecycle management tools; preference for Azure DevOps (ADO) and experience with portfolio tools such as Jira Align._ **Preferred Qualifications:** + _Experience working with cyber security teams, particularly in product or application security._ _Experience with both development and non-development Scrum/Kanban teams._ _Advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practice Consultant)._ **Education Requirements** + _Bachelor's Degree_ **About NTT DATA Services** NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure, and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100. _NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran-status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law. To learn more, please visit_ https://us.nttdata.com/en/about-us/content/diversity-and-inclusion . _Furthermore, NTT DATA Services will make accommodations for eligible applicants on a case-by-case basis. Please email_ EEOOfficer@nttdata.com f _or assistance._