Solution Train Engineer

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.
Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Office of the Chief Operations Officer (OCOO) department has an immediate opening for a Solution Train Engineer position, reporting to Assistant Vice President.

As part of the ongoing evolution of National IT and our ways of working OCOO is seeking a Solution Train Engineer to be a servant leader and coach for the Solution Train, facilitating and guiding the work of all the ARTs and Suppliers in the Value Stream.

As the Solution Train Engineer you will be responsible for aligning the flow of value through the organization to deliver exceptional capabilities and solutions for our customers. You will work with Release Train Engineers, Product Line Managers and Executive Leadership to determine strategic direction and tactical implementation. You will be part of a strong, collaborative team in a fast-paced, environment that is focused of quality development and delivery. You will be a leading voice in the continuing transformation of our organization to the SAFe/Agile Framework and alignment to the Value Stream.

What You Will Do:

The Solution Train Engineer will possess a systems view of the entire development and delivery process and focus on the whole Operational Value Stream, inclusive of all aligned developmental value streams. You will provide the ‘connective tissue’ between the enterprise’s intent and the actual implementation and establish the critical connectivity between strategic leadership and actual implementation.  A Solution Train Engineer will also help individual ART stakeholders and RTEs understand their impact on the bigger picture of the solution development, establishing the right balance of centralized vs decentralized decision-making.  You will also train and coach Release Train Engineers ensuring synchronization on operationalizing the ARTs as part of the Solution.

Job tasks include but are not limited to

• Facilitate synchronization across the Solution Train by conducting regular syncs involving Solution Management, Solution Architects, Product Management, RTEs, and other necessary stakeholders

• Ensure frequent solution integration by confirming the ARTs are progressing towards their goals and ensuring the ARTs understand the importance of solution integration

• Establish release coordination activities by establishing a rhythm of release activities within and across the ARTs

• Facilitate the Solution Train-level Planning by engaging with all relevant stakeholders and ARTS

• Ensure visibility and effective interactions using ceremonies and tools that reach across the ART to facilitate speedy responses to impediments

• Connect ARTs with the right stakeholders as needed to ensure ARTs continually have everything they need to plan and work effectively

• Establish Solution Train flow measures by measuring the flow of high-level items (solution epics and capabilities at the solution level to reveal solution development and delivery performance.

• Assist ARTs with connecting to their customers to ensure customer input is aggregated at a higher level

• Assist organizational leadership with alignment of the ARTs to the Value Stream and the relentless and continuous improvement of our ways of working

• Responsible for understanding and applying risk management discipline in decision making, and responsible for the Solution’s risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree/Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience as a Sr Release Train Engineer or Solution Train Engineer with a minimum of 9+ years Agile methodology experience in a large enterprise environment.

• Solution Train Engineers are considered experts in the field of SAFe and Agile and will have completed all Agile and SAFe certification during their career (some lesser certifications may be expired)

• Must have completed or be in the process of completing the following certifications:

  • Leading SAFe

  • Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations

  • Certified Enterprise Coach

• Expert knowledge in Product Management, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Continuous Delivery General knowledge of department/ business lines, Reserve Banks, and / or System operations, policies, procedures and technologies.

• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies, i.e., Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, creativity, attention to detail (compliance), and negotiation skills to interpret results, develop communications and recommend improvements. Able to present information within all settings in a credible, confident and influential manner. Communicates in a concise, direct and purposeful way.

• Demonstrable mastery in various competencies of Teaching, Mentoring, Transformation, and Facilitation and embody a commitment to support the growth and development of others.

  • Coaching: Actualizes potential – in context directed at team

  • Facilitating: builds consensus – in context directed at team

  • Mentoring: Conveys Wisdom – Out of context and usually one on ones with Release Train Engineers, Product Management, executives and others on the train.

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits

• Pension and 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee resource networks

• Paid volunteer leave

• Flexible work options

• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [email protected].

• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship or three or more years of Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.

• The hiring range is $112,400 – $154,500 annually.

• For candidates outside Richmond, VA, listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic location.

• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by November 12, 2024.

• Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryInformation Technology

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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