Intuition IT Solutions Ltd
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Main Purpose of Job: To be a servant leader and coach for an Agile Release Train (ART). The Release Train Engineer's main responsibilities will be to facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams on the ART in delivering value. The Release Train Engineer will have at least four year's Agile experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple products using Scrum or Kanban within a SAFe environment and at least two years working as a Senior Scrum Master. Working with the Agile Coaches, the Release Train Engineer will educate Scrum teams in SAFe, Agile, Scrum and Kanban values and principles. They will help develop and implement the strategy for Agile adoption and transformation within Intellect. Key Responsibilities of the Job: Lead the delivery teams on the ART through development and delivery. Facilitate all ART level ceremonies including but not limited to Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demo, Inspect & Adapt and ART sync events. Manage and optimise the flow of value through the Program Kanban Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a continuous exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Program vision, Program roadmap and Program backlog, through pre and post PI planning events. Establish and communicate the calendar for Program Increments (PIs) and Iterations Summarise team PI objectives into Program PI objectives and socialise them for visibility and transparency. Assist in tracking the execution of features and capabilities. Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics, where necessary The jobholder will act in accordance with the following conduct standards (applicable for all staff): Individual Conduct Standards/Rules You must act with integrity. You must act with due skill, care and diligence. You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly. You must observe proper standards of market conduct. Requirements of the Job: People Management Responsibilities: Facilitate and motivate an Agile Release Train (ART), providing support, guidance, and assistance as required to meet Program objectives and Agile and Scrum values and principles. An ART at Intellect Salesforce Program typically consists of between 5 and 12 teams of around 50 to 125 Individuals. Develop and mentor between 5 and 12 Scrum master's on the ART. Coach leaders and teams on the ART in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets Job Knowledge: Specialist knowledge, experience, and a comprehensive understanding of Agile frameworks, Agile at scale and Scrum/Kanban/SAFe principles and practices Strong knowledge and experience of waterfall methodologies Complex knowledge of the specific business area(s) impacted by the incremental delivery of value by the ART. Scrum Master certified SAFe certified Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence Business Expertise: A solid understanding of the business, structure and divisions is important to support the projects adopting Agile. A solid understanding of external third-party supplier business structures and working practices important in supporting Agile adoption for joint initiatives. A solid understanding of the objectives of other teams and stakeholders that Interact with the ART, both business and technical At least four year's Scrum experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple products using SAFe and Agile Scrum At least two years working as a Senior Scrum Master Problem Solving: Analyze complex problems and make decisions affecting the ART and its incremental delivery of value. Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline Act as consultant, responding to questions from teams on the ART around the application of Agile ways of working and providing ideas and suggestions to improve their application of Agile. Foster Communities of Practice and the use of Built-In Quality practices Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk and drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops. Assess the agility level of the ART through regular assessment and help them improve. Escalate and track impediments. Help manage risks and dependencies. Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks. Produce and track key metrics at Program level (e. g. predictability and flow metrics) Nature and Scope of Impact: Lead the ART in optimizing the flow of value to the organization. Encourage collaboration between teams on the ART. Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment. Support Scrum ceremonies for the teams on the ART, where required (Product Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective) Support the wider organization in its overall Agile transformation, launching new ARTs and improving the maturity of existing ARTs. Contribute to the collaborative development of the overall strategy for organizational adoption and transformation to Agile ways of working. This includes every stage of adoption from increasing awareness and employee education, to fostering teams that practice Agile processes and techniques, to sustaining an Agile framework within Intellect and continually offering strategies for improvement, in line with industry best practice. Take an active part in the Agile Working Group, RTE Community of Practice and the wider Agile Community to influence Agile strategy and decisions which support Agile projects throughout the organization. Be a servant leader with a can do' attitude, able to work on your own initiative, often in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong facilitation and presentation skills Strong administration skills Effective time management and ability to priorities to keep on track. Creative thinking to put forward new ideas and approaches. Transparency and ability to establish trust and supportive relationships. Ability to thrive in an environment with a high degree of change. Work with and influence external third-party suppliers, both onsite and remotely based around the world, to enable an Agile way of working, wherever practical and possible Have a Lean Agile and customer centric mindset. The role of a Release Train Engineer for the Salesforce Program is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of Salesforce releases while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. By leveraging your expertise, Agile skills, and collaborative approach, you will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the Salesforce ecosystem.
15/05/2024
Full time
Main Purpose of Job: To be a servant leader and coach for an Agile Release Train (ART). The Release Train Engineer's main responsibilities will be to facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams on the ART in delivering value. The Release Train Engineer will have at least four year's Agile experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple products using Scrum or Kanban within a SAFe environment and at least two years working as a Senior Scrum Master. Working with the Agile Coaches, the Release Train Engineer will educate Scrum teams in SAFe, Agile, Scrum and Kanban values and principles. They will help develop and implement the strategy for Agile adoption and transformation within Intellect. Key Responsibilities of the Job: Lead the delivery teams on the ART through development and delivery. Facilitate all ART level ceremonies including but not limited to Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demo, Inspect & Adapt and ART sync events. Manage and optimise the flow of value through the Program Kanban Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a continuous exploration process that drives the synthesis of a Program vision, Program roadmap and Program backlog, through pre and post PI planning events. Establish and communicate the calendar for Program Increments (PIs) and Iterations Summarise team PI objectives into Program PI objectives and socialise them for visibility and transparency. Assist in tracking the execution of features and capabilities. Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics, where necessary The jobholder will act in accordance with the following conduct standards (applicable for all staff): Individual Conduct Standards/Rules You must act with integrity. You must act with due skill, care and diligence. You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly. You must observe proper standards of market conduct. Requirements of the Job: People Management Responsibilities: Facilitate and motivate an Agile Release Train (ART), providing support, guidance, and assistance as required to meet Program objectives and Agile and Scrum values and principles. An ART at Intellect Salesforce Program typically consists of between 5 and 12 teams of around 50 to 125 Individuals. Develop and mentor between 5 and 12 Scrum master's on the ART. Coach leaders and teams on the ART in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets Job Knowledge: Specialist knowledge, experience, and a comprehensive understanding of Agile frameworks, Agile at scale and Scrum/Kanban/SAFe principles and practices Strong knowledge and experience of waterfall methodologies Complex knowledge of the specific business area(s) impacted by the incremental delivery of value by the ART. Scrum Master certified SAFe certified Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence Business Expertise: A solid understanding of the business, structure and divisions is important to support the projects adopting Agile. A solid understanding of external third-party supplier business structures and working practices important in supporting Agile adoption for joint initiatives. A solid understanding of the objectives of other teams and stakeholders that Interact with the ART, both business and technical At least four year's Scrum experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple products using SAFe and Agile Scrum At least two years working as a Senior Scrum Master Problem Solving: Analyze complex problems and make decisions affecting the ART and its incremental delivery of value. Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline Act as consultant, responding to questions from teams on the ART around the application of Agile ways of working and providing ideas and suggestions to improve their application of Agile. Foster Communities of Practice and the use of Built-In Quality practices Communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk and drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops. Assess the agility level of the ART through regular assessment and help them improve. Escalate and track impediments. Help manage risks and dependencies. Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks. Produce and track key metrics at Program level (e. g. predictability and flow metrics) Nature and Scope of Impact: Lead the ART in optimizing the flow of value to the organization. Encourage collaboration between teams on the ART. Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment. Support Scrum ceremonies for the teams on the ART, where required (Product Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective) Support the wider organization in its overall Agile transformation, launching new ARTs and improving the maturity of existing ARTs. Contribute to the collaborative development of the overall strategy for organizational adoption and transformation to Agile ways of working. This includes every stage of adoption from increasing awareness and employee education, to fostering teams that practice Agile processes and techniques, to sustaining an Agile framework within Intellect and continually offering strategies for improvement, in line with industry best practice. Take an active part in the Agile Working Group, RTE Community of Practice and the wider Agile Community to influence Agile strategy and decisions which support Agile projects throughout the organization. Be a servant leader with a can do' attitude, able to work on your own initiative, often in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong facilitation and presentation skills Strong administration skills Effective time management and ability to priorities to keep on track. Creative thinking to put forward new ideas and approaches. Transparency and ability to establish trust and supportive relationships. Ability to thrive in an environment with a high degree of change. Work with and influence external third-party suppliers, both onsite and remotely based around the world, to enable an Agile way of working, wherever practical and possible Have a Lean Agile and customer centric mindset. The role of a Release Train Engineer for the Salesforce Program is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of Salesforce releases while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. By leveraging your expertise, Agile skills, and collaborative approach, you will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the Salesforce ecosystem.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Financial Institution is currently seeking a Atlassian SaaS Platform Administrator Candidate will coach others through education of platform development best practice. The Software Engineer must have a background in SaaS/Low-Code implementation, system administration and can help others to contribute to platform improvements. Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions. Provide subject matter expertise on the SDLC platforms we maintain (Confluence, Jira, SpiraTest). Implementing Atlassian plugins and supporting integration with other enterprise software. Ensure best practice adherence for core system development, security, tuning and performance. Supports Knowledge Management (KM) program strategy, transformation, and technical implementation. Creates knowledge documentation related to requirements and solution design. Facilitates knowledge transfer sessions for administration and self-service. Develop a train the trainer model for support and administration. Overall ownership of solution implementation and working with the team to ensure quality solutions that provide delightful experiences. Ensure systems and process compliance to regulatory and organizational requirements. Ability to stay on top of industry trends and best practices and propose process and tool changes to take advantage of new developments in the industry. Qualifications: [Required] 5+ years of working experience in IT. [Required] 3+ years of experience in implementing Atlassian products. [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML. [Required] Experience with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies. [Preferred] Experience working in Financial Services or otherwise regulated environment. [Preferred] Experience working with SharePoint. [Preferred] Experience with SQL, Python, PowerShell, or other Scripting languages [Preferred] Experience with System and Data Architecture [Preferred] Experience or knowledge of SDLC pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube or similar tools Technical Skills: Problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude. Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle. Highly motivated to learn new things and motivated by challenges. Using analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements. Proactive attitude in automating processes as much as possible. Ability to understand the strategic goals of the platforms we support and evaluate customer requests in that context. Providing clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills. Working well with others on the team using effective interpersonal skills. Being able to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills. Experience: Bachelors degree in a STEM field preferred, 4 years of additional related work experience may be substituted for degree. 3-5 years of experience of SaaS platform implementation and/or system administration. 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining cloud platform technologies. Certifications in Atlassian products are preferred. Low code/COTS implementation certifications are desired.
13/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Financial Institution is currently seeking a Atlassian SaaS Platform Administrator Candidate will coach others through education of platform development best practice. The Software Engineer must have a background in SaaS/Low-Code implementation, system administration and can help others to contribute to platform improvements. Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions. Provide subject matter expertise on the SDLC platforms we maintain (Confluence, Jira, SpiraTest). Implementing Atlassian plugins and supporting integration with other enterprise software. Ensure best practice adherence for core system development, security, tuning and performance. Supports Knowledge Management (KM) program strategy, transformation, and technical implementation. Creates knowledge documentation related to requirements and solution design. Facilitates knowledge transfer sessions for administration and self-service. Develop a train the trainer model for support and administration. Overall ownership of solution implementation and working with the team to ensure quality solutions that provide delightful experiences. Ensure systems and process compliance to regulatory and organizational requirements. Ability to stay on top of industry trends and best practices and propose process and tool changes to take advantage of new developments in the industry. Qualifications: [Required] 5+ years of working experience in IT. [Required] 3+ years of experience in implementing Atlassian products. [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML. [Required] Experience with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies. [Preferred] Experience working in Financial Services or otherwise regulated environment. [Preferred] Experience working with SharePoint. [Preferred] Experience with SQL, Python, PowerShell, or other Scripting languages [Preferred] Experience with System and Data Architecture [Preferred] Experience or knowledge of SDLC pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube or similar tools Technical Skills: Problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude. Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle. Highly motivated to learn new things and motivated by challenges. Using analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements. Proactive attitude in automating processes as much as possible. Ability to understand the strategic goals of the platforms we support and evaluate customer requests in that context. Providing clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills. Working well with others on the team using effective interpersonal skills. Being able to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills. Experience: Bachelors degree in a STEM field preferred, 4 years of additional related work experience may be substituted for degree. 3-5 years of experience of SaaS platform implementation and/or system administration. 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining cloud platform technologies. Certifications in Atlassian products are preferred. Low code/COTS implementation certifications are desired.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Financial Institution is currently seeking a Atlassian SaaS Platform Administrator. Candidate will coach others through education of platform development best practice. The Software Engineer must have a background in SaaS/Low-Code implementation, system administration and can help others to contribute to platform improvements. Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions. Provide subject matter expertise on the SDLC platforms we maintain (Confluence, Jira, SpiraTest). Implementing Atlassian plugins and supporting integration with other enterprise software. Ensure best practice adherence for core system development, security, tuning and performance. Supports Knowledge Management (KM) program strategy, transformation, and technical implementation. Creates knowledge documentation related to requirements and solution design. Facilitates knowledge transfer sessions for administration and self-service. Develop a train the trainer model for support and administration. Overall ownership of solution implementation and working with the team to ensure quality solutions that provide delightful experiences. Ensure systems and process compliance to regulatory and organizational requirements. Ability to stay on top of industry trends and best practices and propose process and tool changes to take advantage of new developments in the industry. Qualifications: [Required] 5+ years of working experience in IT. [Required] 3+ years of experience in implementing Atlassian products. [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML. [Required] Experience with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies. [Preferred] Experience working in Financial Services or otherwise regulated environment. [Preferred] Experience working with SharePoint. [Preferred] Experience with SQL, Python, PowerShell, or other Scripting languages [Preferred] Experience with System and Data Architecture [Preferred] Experience or knowledge of SDLC pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube or similar tools Technical Skills: Problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude. Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle. Highly motivated to learn new things and motivated by challenges. Using analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements. Proactive attitude in automating processes as much as possible. Ability to understand the strategic goals of the platforms we support and evaluate customer requests in that context. Providing clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills. Working well with others on the team using effective interpersonal skills. Being able to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills. Experience: Bachelors degree in a STEM field preferred, 4 years of additional related work experience may be substituted for degree. 3-5 years of experience of SaaS platform implementation and/or system administration. 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining cloud platform technologies. Certifications in Atlassian products are preferred. Low code/COTS implementation certifications are desired.
13/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Financial Institution is currently seeking a Atlassian SaaS Platform Administrator. Candidate will coach others through education of platform development best practice. The Software Engineer must have a background in SaaS/Low-Code implementation, system administration and can help others to contribute to platform improvements. Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership for planning, designing, installing, testing, and implementing solutions. Provide subject matter expertise on the SDLC platforms we maintain (Confluence, Jira, SpiraTest). Implementing Atlassian plugins and supporting integration with other enterprise software. Ensure best practice adherence for core system development, security, tuning and performance. Supports Knowledge Management (KM) program strategy, transformation, and technical implementation. Creates knowledge documentation related to requirements and solution design. Facilitates knowledge transfer sessions for administration and self-service. Develop a train the trainer model for support and administration. Overall ownership of solution implementation and working with the team to ensure quality solutions that provide delightful experiences. Ensure systems and process compliance to regulatory and organizational requirements. Ability to stay on top of industry trends and best practices and propose process and tool changes to take advantage of new developments in the industry. Qualifications: [Required] 5+ years of working experience in IT. [Required] 3+ years of experience in implementing Atlassian products. [Required] Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML. [Required] Experience with Agile/Scrum or DevOps methodologies. [Preferred] Experience working in Financial Services or otherwise regulated environment. [Preferred] Experience working with SharePoint. [Preferred] Experience with SQL, Python, PowerShell, or other Scripting languages [Preferred] Experience with System and Data Architecture [Preferred] Experience or knowledge of SDLC pipeline tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube or similar tools Technical Skills: Problem-solving skills and solution-oriented attitude. Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle. Highly motivated to learn new things and motivated by challenges. Using analysis and critical thinking skills to determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements. Proactive attitude in automating processes as much as possible. Ability to understand the strategic goals of the platforms we support and evaluate customer requests in that context. Providing clear instructions to the project team, clearly explaining how the software works to the customer and being available to answer any questions that may arise using exceptional communication skills. Working well with others on the team using effective interpersonal skills. Being able to efficiently identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills. Experience: Bachelors degree in a STEM field preferred, 4 years of additional related work experience may be substituted for degree. 3-5 years of experience of SaaS platform implementation and/or system administration. 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining cloud platform technologies. Certifications in Atlassian products are preferred. Low code/COTS implementation certifications are desired.