Contract Release Train Engineer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Release Train Engineer in Birmingham, AL.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support a large-scale Digital Banking technology initiative focused on AI-related application vulnerabilities and remediation. This role will serve as the critical connection between technology, engineering teams, and the Transformation/PMO organization, helping drive work from scoping through execution and reporting at the program level.
The RTE will oversee approximately 10 workstreams and 53 CI codes, working with engineering teams responsible for remediation efforts and providing release-train-level visibility into progress, dependencies, risks, timelines, and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary connection between technology, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and the Transformation/PMO organization
* Manage the program from a release train perspective, providing visibility across approximately 10 workstreams and 53 CI codes
* Work closely with engineering teams and resources supporting vulnerability identification and remediation
* Help scope and organize work, translate technical activities into program-level objectives, and drive execution
* Track progress, dependencies, risks, milestones, and delivery dates across multiple workstreams
* Provide program-level reporting and communicate technical information effectively to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders
* Partner closely with the PMO/Transformation Office to provide accurate, timely, and actionable program data
* Build and maintain Jira dashboards, reports, rich filters, and Jira plans to provide visibility into program health and delivery
REQUIREMENTS:
* Significant experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or in a comparable technical program delivery role
* Strong hands-on experience with: Jira plans; Parent/child relationships; CI codes / work item structures; Dashboards and reporting; Rich filters; Dependencies; Release-level tracking; Scaling Jira reporting across multiple workstreams
* Intermediate to expert-level Jira expertise
* Strong understanding of Agile delivery, release planning, dependencies, burndowns, and program execution
* Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical engineering teams and PMO/Transformation stakeholders
* Ability to understand technical work well enough to represent and advocate for the technology side of the program
* Strong ability to extract, analyze, organize, and communicate program data from Jira and other systems
* Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and drive work to completion, rather than simply facilitate meetings and ceremonies
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience supporting digital banking or financial services technology
* Experience with large-scale enterprise technology transformation programs
* Experience supporting AI, cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, CI/CD, or application modernization initiatives
* Experience coordinating multiple engineering teams and complex technical dependencies
* Experience working with PMOs, Transformation Offices, or enterprise program organizations
* Experience working across organizational boundaries to resolve technical dependencies and drive solutions
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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