{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0dfb3a19fda0a36b77909b91","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0dfb3a19fda0a36b77909b91","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0dfb3a19fda0a36b77909b91","title":"Solution Train Engineer","description":"Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we \"just do\". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed.\n\nJob Description:\nAn experienced, energetic Solution Train Engineer (STE) is needed to facilitate Solution Train and Agile Release Train (ART) operations for a very large program using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for a critical program that currently engages a Solution Train and three ARTs. The selected individual will help the Release Train Engineers (RTEs) monitor performance, manage change, resolve impediments, and drive relentless improvement.\nThe ideal candidate will have considerable prior experience leading agile teams and will have the expertise required to step into a leadership role as a Solution Train Engineer on a large, complex program with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and persistence are a must. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program uses Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools.\nThe program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support; and is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\nFacilitate Solution Train and Agile Release Train (ART) operations using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for a Solution Train and three ARTs.\nWork with the SAFe governance layer participants & stakeholders on program execution.\nFacilitate allocation of work and new resources to ARTs.\nMonitor program performance, resolve impediments, and develop and implement solutions for driving improvement.\nCoordinate schedule execution and plan program-wide software/architecture releases.\nLead/facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, including logistics and technical preparation.\nLead/facilitate Solution Train planning events and pre- and post- planning meetings.\nLead/facilitate cross-team collaboration within the program via Scrum of Scrums meetings and other less formal forums in support of development, testing, and deployment efforts.\nTrack the execution of features and capabilities through Metrics across the program's agile and DevOps teams.\nBrief customers on the development progress throughout the PI cycle on program status, including the status of testing, deployment, and release readiness.\nAssess skillset needs and collaborate with leadership to staff program openings.\nProvide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.\nCoach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project/Program Leaders in agile practices.\nPromote teamwork to achieve PI goals.\nGuide teams towards agile maturity.\nFoster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices.\n\nBasic Qualifications\nFive (5) or more years of experience working with large software development, systems, integration, and test efforts.\nSeven (7) or more years of experience leading teams or projects.\nDemonstrated experience as a Scrum Master.\nDemonstrated experience as either a Release Train Engineer or Solution Train Engineer.\nDemonstrated experience applying SAFe.\nAbility to understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nExperience working with an Agile software development team, managing project deadlines, ideally in a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Development Lead role.\nExperience briefing leadership/customers on key status and project progression.\nExperience communicating with and briefing status to external stakeholders, including customer/government representatives.\nExperience using agile project management tools (e.g. Jira, VersionOne, Rally, IBM ELM).\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and groups.\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nMust have the ability to manage time extremely well and quickly sense when an issue needs to be addressed or triaged.\nStrong attention to detail and focus on task completion is critical.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree and at least 20 years of relevant experience. Degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.\nPrior experience as a Solution Train Engineer on a technical program.\nSignificant technology experience in software development, test, or systems engineering such that a candidate could qualify on the program as a participant software, test, or systems engineer.\nPrevious Release, Project, or Program Management experience.\nExperience working with multi-disciplinary development teams.\nExperience using SAFe as the agile development methodology, including experience participating in a Program Increment Planning session.\nScaled Agile certification such as SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe RTE, etc.\nExperience in the software development lifecycle - as a developer, tester, analyst, product manager, project/program manager, etc.\nExperience applying test automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to achieve built-in quality.\nDue to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).\n\nSalary: COMING SOON (Annually)\nAnnual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.\n\nBenefits Package:\nUnisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.\n\nFull-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:\nA Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)\nVision and Dental\nUnisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income\nLife and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)\nShort and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)\n\nUnisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\n\nAffirmative Action Statement:\nUnisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.\n\nAccommodations:\nUnisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at staffing@unisity.tech. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.","company":"Unisity","rawCompany":"unisity","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:01:23.772Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solution Train Engineer","description":"Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we \"just do\". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed.\n\nJob Description:\nAn experienced, energetic Solution Train Engineer (STE) is needed to facilitate Solution Train and Agile Release Train (ART) operations for a very large program using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for a critical program that currently engages a Solution Train and three ARTs. The selected individual will help the Release Train Engineers (RTEs) monitor performance, manage change, resolve impediments, and drive relentless improvement.\nThe ideal candidate will have considerable prior experience leading agile teams and will have the expertise required to step into a leadership role as a Solution Train Engineer on a large, complex program with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and persistence are a must. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development, test, and production environments. The program uses Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools.\nThe program provides system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support; and is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\nFacilitate Solution Train and Agile Release Train (ART) operations using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for a Solution Train and three ARTs.\nWork with the SAFe governance layer participants & stakeholders on program execution.\nFacilitate allocation of work and new resources to ARTs.\nMonitor program performance, resolve impediments, and develop and implement solutions for driving improvement.\nCoordinate schedule execution and plan program-wide software/architecture releases.\nLead/facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, including logistics and technical preparation.\nLead/facilitate Solution Train planning events and pre- and post- planning meetings.\nLead/facilitate cross-team collaboration within the program via Scrum of Scrums meetings and other less formal forums in support of development, testing, and deployment efforts.\nTrack the execution of features and capabilities through Metrics across the program's agile and DevOps teams.\nBrief customers on the development progress throughout the PI cycle on program status, including the status of testing, deployment, and release readiness.\nAssess skillset needs and collaborate with leadership to staff program openings.\nProvide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.\nCoach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project/Program Leaders in agile practices.\nPromote teamwork to achieve PI goals.\nGuide teams towards agile maturity.\nFoster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices.\n\nBasic Qualifications\nFive (5) or more years of experience working with large software development, systems, integration, and test efforts.\nSeven (7) or more years of experience leading teams or projects.\nDemonstrated experience as a Scrum Master.\nDemonstrated experience as either a Release Train Engineer or Solution Train Engineer.\nDemonstrated experience applying SAFe.\nAbility to understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nExperience working with an Agile software development team, managing project deadlines, ideally in a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Development Lead role.\nExperience briefing leadership/customers on key status and project progression.\nExperience communicating with and briefing status to external stakeholders, including customer/government representatives.\nExperience using agile project management tools (e.g. Jira, VersionOne, Rally, IBM ELM).\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and groups.\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nMust have the ability to manage time extremely well and quickly sense when an issue needs to be addressed or triaged.\nStrong attention to detail and focus on task completion is critical.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree and at least 20 years of relevant experience. Degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.\nPrior experience as a Solution Train Engineer on a technical program.\nSignificant technology experience in software development, test, or systems engineering such that a candidate could qualify on the program as a participant software, test, or systems engineer.\nPrevious Release, Project, or Program Management experience.\nExperience working with multi-disciplinary development teams.\nExperience using SAFe as the agile development methodology, including experience participating in a Program Increment Planning session.\nScaled Agile certification such as SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe RTE, etc.\nExperience in the software development lifecycle - as a developer, tester, analyst, product manager, project/program manager, etc.\nExperience applying test automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to achieve built-in quality.\nDue to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).\n\nSalary: COMING SOON (Annually)\nAnnual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.\n\nBenefits Package:\nUnisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.\n\nFull-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:\nA Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)\nVision and Dental\nUnisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income\nLife and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)\nShort and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)\n\nUnisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\n\nAffirmative Action Statement:\nUnisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.\n\nAccommodations:\nUnisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at staffing@unisity.tech. 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