Overview
Boots UK Nottingham, United Kingdom
International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national team of specialists in security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks and project delivery, supporting Boots and No7. We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces team member diversity and provides 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. We take a business domain-oriented approach to organising our data engineering and data products. Data domains across our business include Retail, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Marketing, Product, Merchandising, Opticians, etc.
As 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, and ensuring best practices are established and followed. You will also be accountable for 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
* Experience of project delivery & commercial awareness
* Experience of working as a Business Analyst / leading Business Analysts
* Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* 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 boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Salary estimates 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 may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG 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.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries: Retail
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