Job title: Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Defence Location: Hereford - on-site with hybrid arrangements Salary: Up to £82,000 + benefits DOE Security: Must be willing to undergo DV clearance (national security vetting) iO are partnered with a well know defence agency who are now on the lookout for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join on a permanent basis. You will be working on safety & security-critical technology programmes, playing a key role in coordinating multiple agile teams, driving delivery cadence, and embedding SAFe best practice across an Agile Release Train (ART). Role Responsibilities: Facilitate and drive SAFe ceremonies/events (PI Planning, ART sync, demos, workshops, retros, backlog refinement) Partner with Product and delivery leadership to prioritise features, manage flow, and maximise value delivery Identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies (upstream/downstream) Coach and support Scrum Masters / Team Coaches, helping teams improve delivery maturity Proactively remove impediments and resolve conflicts, maintaining momentum across teams Track and support programme-level coordination: milestones, timelines, risks, and delivery health Use data/metrics to drive continuous improvement across the ARTKey skills: Proven experience as an RTE (or similar Agile leadership role) in a SAFe delivery environment Strong understanding of software delivery processes, tools, and team-based engineering ...