Overview

Join QinetiQ in Malvern, United Kingdom as a Release Train Engineer. This role is based at the Malvern site with hybrid working arrangements and is 37 hours per week.

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits. Role ID: SF18769.

At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow—we are creating it. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to empower and protect lives.

The Role

As a Release Train Engineer you will work with teams to prioritise features for each planning cycle, organise and drive SAFe events, and collaborate across multiple teams.

Day-to-day, you will plan short-term development cycles, coordinate ART syncs at every stage, run demos and workshops, and lead backlog refinement in a fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate and drive cross-team coordination within the Agile Release Train (ART), resolving departmental challenges and fostering open communication between teams and stakeholders.
• Understand and manage upstream and downstream dependencies, collaborating with the Product Manager.
• Drive value delivery and improve the product through effective use of data.
• Provide leadership to project teams, acting as a consultant and coach to resolve contingencies and complex issues.
• Advocate the adoption of Agile and SAFe practices; tailor these practices to the organisation’s needs.
• Manage program-level coordination, create timelines, set milestones, and ensure the program’s cost, time and performance are aligned.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in a SAFe delivery environment.
• Strong knowledge or experience of software development within a development environment.
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience resolving conflict and coaching Scrum Masters and Team Coaches.
• Proven experience leading project teams to deliver complex solutions and initiating critical thinking.

Essential Qualifications

• Scaled Agile Framework Certification.

We value difference and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you can demonstrate the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we’d like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern with hybrid working arrangements.

Location and Context

The Malvern facility focuses on electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing to the UK’s defence capabilities. Work includes developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets, there are exciting opportunities to tackle complex challenges. QinetiQ offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where teams from diverse backgrounds work together to solve problems and realize their potential. Learn more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture on our Careers site.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Support for Armed Forces community (Armed Forces Covenant; Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold)
• Volunteering opportunities for charities and local communities

Recruitment Process and Vetting

We strive for an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or health condition, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Many roles require national security vetting; applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Some roles have additional restrictions related to nationality.

Please note: all applicants for this role must be willing to undergo DV clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting guidance: GOV.UK