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We are seeking a highly experienced and seasoned Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and managing our Agile Release Train (ART) to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of valuable software products. This role requires deep expertise in Agile methodologies, leadership, and exceptional communication skills to coordinate large, complex projects and programs..
Assigns and supervises work of technical employees, ensuring that project steps are in alignment with business objectives, on-time and within budget.
Lead and manage Agile Release Train (ART) for Linux rollouts.
Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of features for Roche Linux and Windows operating systems on diagnostic instruments, facilitating PI planning, ART syncs, and Scrum of Scrums to ensure readiness and smooth progress for Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Coordinate with DevOps, QA, and Security teams to ensure seamless Linux-based OS releases, track dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans, and manage release schedules in alignment with business goals.
Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices by implementing SAFe, conducting Inspect and Adapt workshops, assessing and improving ART and Solution Train agility, and optimizing performance through retrospectives and Lean UX innovation cycles.
Provide resourcing input to the portfolio committee, ensure financial coverage for the RLX program, and hold Product Managers and Owners accountable for strategic alignment.
Liaise between engineering, security, operations, and product teams, manage stakeholders and partners, and align ART goals with business objectives in collaboration with senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with open-source licensing and security policies, support teams with kernel updates and OS security improvements, and supervise and improve release metrics such as cycle time, defect rates, and deployment success.
Minimum 15+ years in Business, IT, Engineering, or equivalent field, with a Bachelor's degree and proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or 5-7 years in Project/Program Management in a regulated environment.
Minimum 2+ years in leading Linux operating system deployments in a regulated environment, with experience in Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL, Kubernetes, Debian) and solid understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD).
Diverse background in IT project environments, particularly in the Medical Device industry, with experience working with multiple (3+) Scrum teams in a single program.
Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Agile scaling models (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, DAD), with the ability to mentor multiple teams operationally.
Proficient in English (spoken and written), proactive, self-driven, motivated, and a team player with excellent communication, presentation, and conflict leadership skills.
Good technical knowledge of Linux, databases, and web technologies, with experience in Design Sprints and Design Thinking.
Start date: 01.05.2025
Workplace: Rotkreuz, CH
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
