260513BR
Release Train Engineer
Nottingham Support Office
Permanent
Full-time
Job Description
Job Title: Release Train Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Perm
Recruiter: Noaman Hussain
Who we are
International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national team of specialists in security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks and project delivery, supporting two of the UK's most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we use the latest technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness. A proud equal opportunity employer, we passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
About the role
The Data Platform team builds and maintains our self-serve data platform for our international divisions. Seeking to better align ourselves with our organisation needs, we take a business domain-oriented approach to organising our data engineering and data products. Data domains are very broad across our business encompassing Retail, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Marketing, Product, Merchandising, Opticians etcAs a Release Train Engineer, you will report to the Lead Release Train Engineer and manage Scrum Masters. You will be responsible for the implementation and day to day running of the platform Agile Release Train leading multiple agile teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration ensuring best practises are established and followed. In addition, you will be accountable the planning, readiness and resourcing of the teams on your agile release train.
What you'll need to have
* Experience of leading the release train process, coordinating with multiple agile teams.
* Expert understanding of Agile and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies.
* Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Experience of mentoring and coaching team members, promoting a culture of learning and growth.
* Experience of line management or team leadership
It would be great if you also have
* Experience of working in a data environment
* SAFe Practice Consultant certified
* Experience of project delivery & commercial awareness
* Experience of working as a Business Analyst / leading Business Analysts.
Our benefits
* Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
LI-Onsite
Business Area
Support Office
Function
Technology
Keywords
Release, Train, Engineer
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
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Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Airport
No
Company
Non Stores
Division
Non Stores
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the career site?
No
Region
East Midlands
Area
East Midlands (non stores)
Store
Nottingham Support Office
Req Posted Date
08-Sep-2025
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
UK
Address 1
Recruitment Service Centre (D94)
Address 2
Thane Road
Address 3
Nottingham