Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Quality Assurance Lead

Position: Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Quality Assurance Lead (Financial Services)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (100% On-site)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

GC,USC

Agile/SAFe delivery, QA or BA background, PowerShell (basic), release coordination, strong communication, and experience working with development, QA, and product teams in a financial services environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Quality Assurance Lead to support Agile delivery across multiple teams for a financial services client in Phoenix, AZ. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role ideal for candidates with a background in Quality Assurance (QA), Business Analysis (BA), or similar technical/business roles who are looking to grow into an enterprise Agile leadership position.

The candidate will help coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs), support planning and release activities, and ensure teams are following Agile best practices while meeting regulatory and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) across multiple teams

Assist with PI Planning and Agile ceremonies (Scrum of Scrums, system demos, retrospectives)

Help identify, track, and resolve risks, dependencies, and delivery blockers

Collaborate closely with development, QA, product, and business stakeholders

Support release planning, coordination, and execution activities

Communicate delivery status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership

Use basic PowerShell scripting for automation, validation, and release-related tasks

Ensure teams adhere to Agile practices and financial industry controls Required Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in Agile delivery or project execution roles

Background in Quality Assurance (QA), Business Analysis (BA), or similar role

Basic understanding of Agile and/or SAFe frameworks

Entry-level to intermediate experience with PowerShell scripting

Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills

Comfortable working in a 100% on-site office environment Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services or regulated environments

Exposure to release management, CI/CD pipelines, or test automation

Agile or SAFe certifications (preferred, not required)