- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Banking IT
- Reference: 172648
Vacancy Details
Employer: Praesignis (Pty) Ltd
We are looking for a motivated Junior Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join our Agile delivery team. This is an entry-level role ideal for candidates who have some understanding of Agile practices and are eager to grow into a leadership position within scaled Agile environments. This role is perfect for someone looking to start their career as an RTE while gaining hands-on experience in scaled Agile delivery.
You will be supported by experienced RTEs and Agile coaches as you learn to:
- Coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and program-level activities.
- Facilitate key Agile ceremonies such as PI planning, demos, and retrospectives.
- Track dependencies, risks, and impediments across teams.
- Support Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure teams deliver on commitments.
- Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams.
- Maintain project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
- Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and facilitating Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies.
- Track dependencies, risks, and impediments across multiple teams.
- Support Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other team members to ensure delivery of features.
- Maintain and update project tracking tools and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Learn and grow under guidance from experienced RTEs and Agile coaches.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Rally.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
Desirable / Nice-to-Have:
- Agile certification (Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, Agile Practitioner).
- Exposure to software development or IT projects.
- Experience in facilitation, coordination, or team leadership.
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience with Agile Release Trains and scaled Agile practices.
- Mentorship from experienced RTEs and Agile coaches.
- Opportunity to grow into a senior RTE or Agile leadership role.
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative work environment.
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