Word of the Day: release train engineer

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Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | January 29, 2019 release train engineer A release train engineer (RTE) is an information technology (IT) professional in a large enterprise who drives continuous development initiatives while also acting as a full time chief scrum master for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).  SAFe is an online, freely available knowledge base of proven success patterns for implementing Lean-Agile software and systems at enterprise scale.   In the SAFe framework, a release train is a self-organizing team made up of 5-10 permanent Lean-Agile teams from various parts of the organization. The release train engineer's job is to facilitate how the teams plan, commit and execute work together. A release train engineer has the following responsibilities: Teach Agile team members and business owners about the value of combining Lean and Agile management practices and ideologies. Coach business owners and team members in using Lean-Agile practices. Maintain positive employee and team experiences by providing technical and business guidance to team members. Create and communicate calendars for Program Increments (PIs) to ensure goals are met on time. Monitor and report on the success of Agile release train (ART) initiatives. Create roadmaps for improvement by analyzing previously-performed activities and actions. Continue reading... Today's Takeaway "When it comes to implementing and scaling Agile, most frameworks, training, and tools ignore or overlook business constraints -- not the least of which is the simple fact that many of the partners an Agile team has to engage with do not speak Agile." -- Mark Tonsetic Related Terms Agile software development Agile Manifesto scrum master self-directed work team Lean management release management release plan rescoring timebox definition of done user story domain model pair programming Agile Glossary -- Words to Go Career Center 10 skills of highly effective software testers Testers with these 10 skills can boost their careers and their paychecks. 10 DevOps engineer skills to add to a resume As app development and deployment practices change, organizations will seek pros with hands-on experience in ten important skills. Top 5 cloud architect interview questions and answers Prepare for your interview with these potential questions and answers and stand out from the crowd. Breaking into cybersecurity careers through nontraditional paths Learn how networking and simply being eager to learn can bridge the gap between experience and job requirements. How to start your cloud career Cloud jobs range from architects and developers to testers and release engineers -- each of which requires a specific skill set. Career Path: Working in a data center Data centers offer competitive salaries, enjoyable work and diverse opportunities for workers looking to hit the ground running in a dynamic industry. Cisco engineer: Why we need more women in cybersecurity Cisco engineer Michele Guel explains how to hack the gender gap. Do You Speak Agile? These self-assigned Scrum roles prevent daily standups from going on too long or drifting off topic. a. Alice and Bob b. Pigs and Chickens Answer Stay in Touch Thank you for reading! For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition (or learning resource) please contact us at: editor@whatIs.com FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List