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Agile Release Train Engineer

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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Data & Analytics
Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$114.6k - $152.8kAnnually

Senior, Expert

California, USA + 1 more

Category
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
SCRUM
Requirements
  • Deep knowledge of Lean-Agile practices from having served as a Lean-Agile champion, agile transformation lead, or Agile coach.
  • Practical experience in managing release trains under Agile, preferably SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
  • Experience in Lean portfolio management.
  • Lean mindset, Agile coaching and mentoring expertise to facilitate product refinement, Agile development and delivery best practices.
  • Experience in conducting Agile training for leaders and teams.
  • Facilitates discussion at all levels of the organization to resolve conflicts.
  • Escalates urgent issues, and risks and drive them to resolution in a timely manner.
  • Skillfully negotiates, persuades, and gains consensus from cross functional teams and business stakeholders.
  • Understands the roles at all levels of the Scaled Agile Framework.
  • Understands the difference and the appropriate boundaries between this role and the role of Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and manager.
  • Active listening skills.
  • Receptive to feedback.
  • Generally, requires BS Degree in an IT or Business Field or equivalent work experience.
  • Certified ScrumMaster or equivalent.
  • Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer/ SAFe Advanced Scrum Master/ SAFe Practice Consultant 6.0 preferred.
  • Certified Agile Coach preferred.
  • Typically, has at least seven (7) years of real-world Agile coaching experience as a scrum master, agile coach, or release train engineer, guiding software product teams, divisions, or organizations through the varied challenges of adopting and scaling agility within an organization.
  • Preferably has at least two (2) years serving as an RTE.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with First American (FA) Trust’s Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) team to implement LACE strategy, operationalize FA Trust’s Business Agility roadmap and improve Lean Agile practices.
  • Implement Lean Portfolio Management and scale agility to enable Agile teams to effectively plan, handle dependencies/risks and successfully deliver strategic initiatives.
  • Manage and optimize the flow of value through one or more Agile Release Trains (ART).
  • Closely partner with scum masters, product owners and product managers to guide Agile Release Trains, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.
  • Facilitate SAFe events including PI planning and readiness events, Innovation and Planning events, ART Sync, Scum of Scrums/Coach Sync, PO-PM Sync etc.
  • Integrate, administer, and use agile workflow tools including Planview and Jira to help the organization visually track and manage the flow of work.
  • Lead regular and open communication across the Agile operating model to ensure stakeholders have high visibility and awareness of progress, dependencies, ART level impediments and risks, train-level metrics etc.
  • Drive continuous improvement by using feedback and Agile metrics that matter to identify areas of improvement, and guide teams in implementing them.
  • Identify and implement additional organizational, operational, and process changes needed to optimize the impact of the Lean-Agile journey.
  • Grow FA Trust’s Lean-Agile competencies by assisting in development of training and conducting training sessions to educate individuals/teams on Agile values, principles, and practices.
  • May need to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
  • May need to travel to attend in-person events based on business needs.

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects buyers from potential ownership disputes and ensures smooth real estate transactions by offering professional settlement services. The company also offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, maps, and manage orders conveniently. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images and property information covering 99% of the U.S. housing stock, which enhances their data solutions for clients. The goal of First American is to facilitate real estate transactions while protecting investments and providing comprehensive support to homebuyers, real estate professionals, and lenders.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • First American's strategic acquisitions, such as Mother Lode Holding Company, enhance its market position and service offerings.
  • The company's focus on digital transformation, evidenced by the acquisition of Docutech, positions it well for future growth in the digital mortgage space.
  • Being recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For highlights a positive work culture and strong employee satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach allegations could damage First American's reputation and customer trust.
  • The highly competitive real estate and insurance markets require continuous innovation to maintain market share.

What makes First American unique

  • First American's comprehensive suite of services, from title insurance to real estate data solutions, offers a one-stop-shop for real estate transactions, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • Their proprietary platform, myFirstAm®, provides seamless access to property information and transaction management, setting them apart in terms of technological integration.
  • The company's extensive database, covering 99% of U.S. housing stock, provides unparalleled data insights for real estate and mortgage decisions.

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development