Release Train Engineer I

_Are you ready to join a growing team?_ CTG is seeking to fill a Release Train Engineer I opening for our client. Location: Buffalo, NY Duration: 11 months Overview: The Release Train Engineer (RTE) I provides servant leadership and Agile coaching to a program-level Agile Release Train (ART) consisting of multiple cross-functional teams. This role applies SAFe and Agile principles to support Program Increment (PI) Planning , Scrum of Scrums , and program-level execution. The RTE ensures delivery predictability, transparency, and forecasting while enabling teams to deliver business value aligned to organizational objectives. Primary Responsibilities: + Facilitate and lead program-level Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning , Scrum of Scrums , ART Syncs , and retrospectives + Partner with Senior Product Owners to align feature value, manage intake, prioritize the program backlog , and distribute work across ART teams + Maintain stakeholder alignment through program-level reporting, dashboards, and metrics + Enable delivery predictability, forecasting, and coordinated release planning + Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments impacting the ART + Lead, mentor, and coach Scrum Masters to ensure consistent Agile execution + Coach teams and influence senior leaders on Agile and SAFe best practices + Collaborate with peer RTEs to improve processes using KPIs and performance metrics + Participate in Agile Communities of Practice to drive continuous improvement + Ensure compliance with organizational risk management, regulatory standards, and internal controls + Promote an inclusive environment aligned with the M&T Bank brand and values + Support audit, regulatory, and risk remediation activities + Perform additional duties as assigned Scope of Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating and enabling multiple Agile teams within a single ART to meet delivery commitments, quality standards, and business objectives. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Direct management responsibility for 4u201310 Scrum Masters supporting teams within the ART, including performance management and development. Education and Experience Required: + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience + Experience working in Agile and SAFe environments + Hands-on experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and program-level coordination Education and Experience Preferred: + SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification + Experience leading or managing Scrum Masters + Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services) Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Nicole Shaw at . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

Created: 2026-01-14