Job Description
Job Title: Release Train Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Perm
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 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 ensuring best practises are established and followed. In addition, you will be accountable for the planning, readiness and resourcing of the teams on your agile release train.
Responsibilities and Requirements
The successful candidate will 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.
Desirable Skills
* 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.
What we offer
* 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 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 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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