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Release Train Engineer Digital Services

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Eindhoven
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Scaled Agile Framework
SAFe
Program management
Project management
Agile methodologies
Facilitation
Stakeholder management
Strategic alignment
Continuous improvement
Mentoring
DevOps
Software development
Digital services
Risk management
Communication
Problem-solving

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Service Innovation leads the design and delivery of digital services that enhance Thermo Fisher Scientific’s high-tech systems. With the continued growth of our Digital Services business, we are adopting a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to accelerate delivery, improve collaboration, and ensure alignment across multiple engineering teams.


To support this transformation, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Release Train Engineer (RTE) who will enable our teams to deliver value efficiently and continuously. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, innovative environment and believes in what is possible rather than what is not.


The Position

As a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for Digital Services, you are the servant leader and coach for our Agile Release Train (ART). You will coordinate program-level processes and execution, facilitate key ceremonies, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement.


You will partner closely with Product Management, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Solution Architects, and stakeholders across Service Innovation and Marketing to ensure alignment between strategy and execution.

Your role is central to connecting teams, synchronizing deliverables, and maintaining focus on value delivery across the Digital Services portfolio.


Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events, including PI Planning, ART syncs, system demos, and retrospectives.
  • Coordinate across multiple Agile teams to ensure successful program-level execution and alignment with business goals.
  • Identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and impediments, ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to ensure the ART backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned to the overall roadmap.
  • Drive continuous improvement by assessing ART performance and implementing improvements in flow and delivery.
  • Support and mentor Scrum Masters in applying Lean-Agile principles and practices.
  • Foster cross-team collaboration and transparency with stakeholders across Service Innovation and Digital Services Marketing.
  • Oversee budgeting, reporting, and metrics related to ART performance and delivery outcomes.
  • Act as a champion for the Scaled Agile transformation, promoting collaboration, trust, and empowerment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in program or project management within an Agile or SAFe environment.
  • Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-team programs and drive alignment toward shared goals.
  • Strong understanding of SAFe principles, roles, and ceremonies; RTE certification preferred.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and levels.
  • Strong organizational and facilitation skills, with a proactive and structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Experience working in high-tech, software, or service-oriented organizations.
  • Technical background or strong affinity with software development, DevOps and/or Digital Services.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); experience working with international and cross-functional teams.
  • Flexible mindset with a drive for learning, continuous improvement, and innovation.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of Digital Services at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • A dynamic and international environment that fosters innovation and growth.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
  • Competitive compensation, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply now!

Core Responsibilities

The Release Train Engineer acts as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train, coordinating program-level processes and execution. They facilitate key ceremonies, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline and have at least 3 years of experience in program or project management within an Agile or SAFe environment. Strong facilitation skills, a deep understanding of SAFe principles, and the ability to collaborate across international teams are required.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work options

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 10,001+ employees

About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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