FAQs
What is the role of a PM/Release Train Engineer at Cognizant's Digital Engineering Practice?
The PM/Release Train Engineer at Cognizant is responsible for building cutting-edge, cloud-based software by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This includes serving as a liaison between product management, development, and operations teams, facilitating PI planning events, managing ART bottlenecks, and promoting continuous improvement.
What are the key responsibilities of the PM/Release Train Engineer?
Key responsibilities include training and coaching team members, implementing PI planning events, monitoring progress, managing ART bottlenecks and risks, handling sprint and product deliverables, responding to system problems, assisting with tech stack challenges, preparing documentation, and educating staff through training and support.
What qualifications are required for the PM/Release Train Engineer position?
Candidates should have 8 to 10 years of strong experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a Release Train Engineer. They should be able to perform the SAFe RTE role, conduct Agile transformations, mentor teams, assess Agile maturity, and have hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including Jira and Confluence.
Is Agile certification necessary for this position?
Yes, candidates should be SAFe RTE and SAFe Scrum Master Certified to qualify for the PM/Release Train Engineer role.
What experience is crucial for this role?
Extensive experience in running PI planning and ART events is essential, along with a solid background in Agile metrics, methodologies, engineering practices, and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
What benefits does Cognizant offer for this position?
Cognizant offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays and time off, a 401(k) plan with contributions, long-term/short-term disability, paid parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Where is the PM/Release Train Engineer position located?
The position is located in either Dallas, TX or Pittsburgh, PA.
What skills are considered "must-have" for this PM/Release Train Engineer role?
Must-have skills include expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum, the SAFe framework, as well as experience as a Chief Scrum Master and general Agile practices.
How does Cognizant’s Digital Engineering Practice approach software development?
Cognizant’s Digital Engineering Practice utilizes small, cross-functional teams that follow a Lean-Agile process and a DevOps culture to build innovative cloud-based solutions efficiently, with a focus on collaboration and high-quality deliverables.
Can you describe the team dynamic within the Digital Engineering Practice?
The team dynamic is diverse and collaborative, comprising various roles such as Product Managers, Architects, Developers, UI/UX designers, and Big Data analysts, which fosters empathy, camaraderie, and collective problem-solving abilities.
