Release Train Engineer (Remote)

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.We are everything a traditional financial institution is not.
At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other.
Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth.
As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits.
If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.What's in it for you as an employee of QFG?
Health & wellbeing resources and programsPaid vacation and personal days for work-life balanceCompetitive compensation and benefits packagesCareer growth and development opportunitiesOpportunities to participate and contribute to community causesWork with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environmentWe're looking for our next Release Train Engineer.
Could It Be You?
Your goal is to provide servant leadership and coaching to Questrade's Customer Journeys (Journey).
You will be responsible for facilitating the Journey and Mission specific events and processes, coaching and assisting the Agile squads, delivering value on a continuous basis and during each quarter (PI).You will work alongside varying levels of Leadership including but not limited to Technology, Journey Office, Agile squads, Technology Chapters, Product Management, Scrum Masters and Enabling functions (Legal, Risk etc.)
in order to deliver on our core values of customer centric delivery and continuous improvement.
You will also help identify cross functional dependencies, escalate impediments and manage risk inside and across the customer Journeys.What's it like working as a Release Train Engineer at Questrade?
This specialist role drives and optimizes Agile practices and provides support and guidance to the Journey to ensure it is delivering against the planned and committed OKRs.
It is vital that each squad collaborates well and understands our Agile mission so your role is critical to the success of each individual squad and collectively as the Journey.
A key element of the role is to ensure Inspect and Adapt events are implemented across the organization so there is continuous improvement.Responsibilities: Accountability for promoting and embracing the Agile Mindset through teaching and coachingFacilitating conversations around OKRs and helping the Journey Leadership evolve a vision supported by aspirational OKRsIdentifying, tracking and monitoring squad dependenciesCommunicating squad healthRaising issues and concerns to leadershipCoaching and training on best practicesSharing agile concepts between squads and bridging the gap between squads, stakeholders and leadershipEnhancing the overall synergies between all squads, Missions and JourneysFacilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, Backlogs and through Pre-PI and Post-PI Planning eventsFacilitate the PI planning eventManage and optimize the flow of value through the Journey using various toolsEstablish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)Assist in scaling the Journey as a result of headcount growth and the introduction of new agile squadsSummarize squad PI Objectives into Mission and Journey PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparencyAssist tracking the execution of features and capabilitiesFacilitate periodic synchronization events, including the Journey syncAssist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by squads and the roll-up to EpicsWhere necessary - Coach leaders, squads, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsetsProvide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecksEncourage collaboration between various squads, Missions, Enabling functions and chaptersWork with Journey and Mission Leadership and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignmentImprove the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery PipelineWork with UX Design squad to promote UX innovation cycleWork with the Journey Office (JO) on PI execution and operational excellenceFacilitate Mission Demos and/or Journey DemosDrive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the Journey squads and help them mature their Agile processesFoster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practiceSo are YOU our next Release Train Engineer?
You are if… Advanced Agile expertise in the Digital/Technology industry running multiple Squads and ARTs, large-scale initiatives and a high volume of projects5 to 7 years in diverse roles with increasing leadership responsibilitiesExceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate all PI projects and objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategyDemonstrated experience in listening and supporting squads in problem identification and decision-makingDemonstrated experience in creating an environment of mutual influenceUnderstanding and empathizing with othersEncourage and support the personal development of each individual and the development of squadsCoach people with powerful questions rather than use authorityExperience in surfacing squad Health Metrics in order to improve velocityExperience contributing to an Agile PMOAbility to bridge the gap between technical, creative, and business needs to help produce solutions that achieve resultsExcellent interpersonal, relationship, facilitation and communication skillsStrong analytical skills, detail-oriented, process-driven and are data and solution mindedWell versed in working with the following tools: G-Suite, JIRA, Confluence, Atlas, Project Management collaboration tools with evidence of practical applicationA high degree of political sensitivity, astuteness and the ability to use the informal power structure of the organization to achieve Customer Journey (ART) success and overcome obstaclesA high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of temperaments and personalitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and "sell" the Journey and Mission goals and OKRs to the business, as well as technical leadershipStrong business acumen, including industry and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units.
Familiarity with industry trends and innovationExcellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skillsAdvanced Agile certifications, such as: SAFe (Release Train Engineer), CSP-SMSounds like you?
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#LI-CE1 #LI-RemoteAt Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment.
This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued.
You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential.
Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in.
Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr