Release Train Engineer
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Release Train Engineer Location: Toronto, ON
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 4 days on-site, 1 day work from home
Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 16 months (with possibility of extension and conversion based on business needs and performance) Pay Rate: C$120.00–C$150.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours — 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day; overtime possible (pre-approval required) Travel Requirements: Not required
Job Summary Our vision to be the Better Bank is grounded in a purpose-driven and forward-focused strategy. Amidst a rapidly changing landscape, technology plays a critical role in achieving this vision and delivering on strategy — signalling the need to accelerate investment in emerging capabilities to adapt to changes and respond to customer needs more quickly.
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) facilitates release processes, coordination, and execution of high-complexity Credit Card initiatives. The RTE works with various stakeholders across the enterprise to coordinate delivery of features, create the end-to-end delivery roadmap, and deliver on commitments. This role escalates impediments, manages risk, helps ensure value delivery, and drives relentless improvement.
As a subject matter expert, the Release Train Engineer leads, coordinates, and delivers — and may also be accountable for overseeing, coaching, and training a small group of professionals assigned to Agile teams. The RTE co-ordinates features to be deployed on the Agile Release Train by taking into consideration dependencies, order, and architecture. This is a high-visibility, strategic, multi-million-dollar revenue-driving position supporting a new credit card launch and the conversion of an existing portfolio to a new technical stack within a collaborative team of 35 people.
Key Responsibilities Manage and optimize the flow of value through ARTs using various tools such as Kanban and other information radiators Establish and communicate the Program Increments (PIs) apart from your ART and facilitate PI Readiness, System Demos, PI Planning, and Pre- and Post-PI Planning meetings Co-ordinate the features to be deployed on the Agile Release Train by taking into consideration dependencies, order, and architecture Escalate impediments, manage risk, help ensure value delivery, and help drive relentless improvement Partner with stakeholders across finance, risk, compliance/legal teams, and external vendors (e.g., Symcor, G&D) Act as an orchestra to the team — stepping up to play an instrument when needed — on conversion of existing customer data and new product launch Touch base across all book of record, mid-tier, and channels (ATM, branches, mobile) for customer account setup, statement management, and reporting Oversee, coach, and train a small group of professionals assigned to Agile teams as required
Required Skills 10 years of experience delivering high-complexity Credit Card features in Agile, cross-functional teams 5 years of direct experience with data conversions, credit card preferred 5 years presenting status, risks, issues, mitigations, and feature financials to senior leadership Strong financial management skills Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Strong risk mitigation and management Ability to tell a story succinctly to both business and technical audiences at different levels of stakeholders Leading through ambiguity, creative problem solving, and critical thinking Core technical skills: credit card delivery, migration (mainframe, Azure, SQL, DB2), vendor systems including GMD / Simcorp / TSYS / FIS
Preferred Skills Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, or Agile certifications Prior experience with banking, financial institutions, or organizations that offer credit cards
Education Requirements Post-secondary education is an asset; work experience is more important PMP or Agile certifications are an asset
Required Experience 10 years of overall experience 10 years delivering high-complexity Credit Card features in Agile, in cross-functional teams 5 years with direct experience in data conversions, credit card preferred 5 years presenting status, risks, issues, mitigations, and feature financials to senior leadership Deep data conversion/migration background, ideally including mainframe, Azure, SQL, and DB2
Nice-to-Have Experience Prior experience in banking, a financial institution, or organizations that offer credit cards Experience with vendor systems such as GMD, Simcorp, TSYS, and FIS
Work Environment / Physical Requirements Hybrid work model: 4 days on-site in Toronto, 1 day work from home; anchor days are flexible Core business hours, Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) Overtime possible with pre-approval Highly collaborative, fast-paced environment within a team of approximately 35 people Approximately 3 hours per day in meetings on average Interaction with both internal and external stakeholders No access to customer data
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
Important Notes Interview process: 2 steps — 1-on-1 and panel interview, virtual and in-person, approximately 45 minutes and 1 hour respectively
About the Client Industry: Financial Services / Banking Typical Roles: Solutions Developer, Release Train Strategist, IT / Technology Work Type: Hybrid Formatting Notes: Comprehensive, well-structured job descriptions with clear sections: Contract Details, Job Summary, Key Responsibilities (often divided into Customer/Shareholder/Employee subsections), Required/Preferred Skills, Education, Experience, Work Environment, Performance Measurement, Why This Role, Benefits, Interview Process, and About Client/GTT. Consistent use of bullet points, bold headers, and professional tone throughout. Compliance Watch: Roles involve access to customer data and regulatory considerations (governance, risk management, compliance, audit interactions). Banking-specific regulatory compliance requirements evident in Release Train Strategist roles managing risk, dependencies, and non-standard high-risk transactions. Special Considerations: Strong emphasis on banking/financial institution experience as required or highly preferred qualification. All positions are contract-based with conversion-to-permanent possibilities. Interview processes are virtual and relatively brief (45 minutes to 1 hour). Team culture emphasizes collaboration, agility, and fast-paced environments. Emphasis on long-term growth potential and discouraging candidates with a pattern of job hopping. Benefits package consistently mentioned (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-07739
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