RELEASE TRAIN ENGINEER

Location.
Newbury OR London + *Hybrid Salary.
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours.
Full time 37.
hours per week – Mon to Fri *Hybrid At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things.
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role.
We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month.
Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join our Technology team and push the boundaries of tech to make a better world today and create the ground-breaking products and services of tomorrow.
What you’ll do  We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join Vodafone.
As an RTE, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating and facilitating the Agile Release Train (ART) process across Vodafone, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of high-quality software products that our customers will love.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
A deep understanding of value stream management principle, the software delivery lifecycle, and the ability to drive innovation and efficiency within our technology delivery processes are all critical attributes.
Vodafone are at the start of their Value Stream journey and you will be a leader that is also able to effectively articulate the key benefits, define the key measurements, and report back on progress against those Key Results to build senior leadership consensus and support as well as securing any required funding and investment across the value stream.
You will have a strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
You will ideally have be a Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
You will have Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and levels of the organisation.
You will have effective facilitation skills for leading large group ceremonies.
You will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
You will have the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
You will have proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, product owners, and business stakeholders.
Who you are    You will act as a central point of contact for the release train, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all teams.
You will coordinate dependencies and facilitate resolution of impediments to keep the release train on track.
You will drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Agile Release Train, identifying areas for optimization and implementing best practices.
You will foster a culture of innovation and adaptability to enhance the efficiency of the release process.
You will proactively identify and manage risks and issues that may impact the successful delivery of the release train.
You will work with teams to develop mitigation plans and ensure timely resolution of impediments.
You will establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the Agile Release Train.
You will provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on the progress and performance of the release train.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success.
That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes.
We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
Together we can  Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.
odafone.
om/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
#vodafoneuk #LI-Hybrid Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.