Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are hiring a Release Train Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.
What you'll be doing:
As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will be a key facilitator in ensuring the successful delivery of complex software products and solutions within an Agile framework. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, scrum masters, and development teams, to drive continuous improvement, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality releases.
- Agile Facilitation: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Promote collaboration, transparency, and alignment across teams. Remove impediments and ensure smooth execution of Agile processes.
- Release Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define release goals and priorities. Coordinate release planning sessions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Manage dependencies and risks across multiple teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements within the Agile Release Train (ART). Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for optimization. Implement best practices and Agile principles.
- Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to release delivery. Provide visibility into progress, velocity, and quality metrics. Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and transparency. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior leadership. Bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical teams.
What you’ll bring:
- Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.
- Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, VersionOne).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous delivery.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably as an RTE or Scrum Master.
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
- Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification preferred.
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Annual stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.io
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $150,000
United States
