Release Train Engineer Cover Letter

Please consider me for the release train engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for agile and Scrum training at Program level and at team level; is an agile and SAFe evangelist and advocate.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience as a Release Train Engineer or Coach in SAFe methodology
• Kanban certification and experience
• Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) and/or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) and/or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Certified SCRUM Master (CSM) certification and/or knowledge of and proficiency in AGILE methodologies to manage multiple releases for a Program
• BS/BA, multiple trade certifications or other continued education
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework, or other scaling model is preferred
• Prior experience as a Scrum Master, Project or Program Manager
• JIRA is a requirement

In response to your job posting for release train engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for diligence and focus on risk identification and mitigation techniques and dependency management through coaching and mentoring.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Scrum Alliance or Scrum .org CSM or CSP certification or PMI’s Agile Certified Professional (ACP)
• Previous usage of Agile tools (ie VersionOne) to manage backlogs and track progress of Release Train
• Servant leadership with focus on developing people to build an environment of openness and respect across all levels
• Previous work in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling model is preferred
• Technical nature to understand complex software development domain and apply system thinking to solutions
• Willingness to dig in
• Enthusiastic, high energy, and exhibit a positive attitude
• Technical background in Mainframe and Open System technologies

I would like to submit my application for the release train engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for pro-active Agile coaching and leadership for all roles within Global Technology to support Agile project delivery.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficient knowledge of at least one Agile software management tool (Rally preferred)
• CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and / or PMP preferred
• Scrum Master Certified (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or similar certification
• Should have Agile experience/knowledge of key agile techniques including Kanban, Lean, and Scrum
• Demonstrated experience as a scum master using Agile and/or SAFE methodologies
• Experienced with and within Scrum, Kanban, and/or XP teams
• Development experience with object-oriented software
• Knowledge of multi-tier, heterogeneous architectures and how they typically fit together

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the release train engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for daily leadership and coaching to scrum masters, team members to apply scaled agile practices to achieve business success.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing and explaining technical and project related information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff
• In-depth understanding of financial market data fundamentals
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies and techniques
• Scaled Agile (SAFe) and/or Scrum Certifications
• Past responsibility for scrum master duties including team coaching, ceremony facilitation, impediment resolution
• Past responsibility for tracking and reporting key program metrics , burn down, burn up charts, cumulative flow diagram
• Certified Scrum Professional CSP or Scaled Agile inc. SA, SPC certification
• Public speaking – comfortable addressing up to 100 people in person and over the phone

Please consider me for the release train engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for visibility into gaps, issues, risks and opportunities across Agile teams, escalating where applicable and resolving where possible.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience participating and responding to industry audit reviews
• Knowledge of latest security vulnerabilities and risks
• Microsoft Office, Planview, CA Agile Central / Rally, Sharepoint, Confluence
• Passionate about delivering high quality products
• Embraces the Agile mindset and associated values and principles
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of SAFe and Agile software development lifecycle
• Deep understanding of SAFe and Agile techniques and principles