Release Train Engineer

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Agile Release Train Engineer – P&C / Specialty Insurance Domain

Job Family Grouping:

IT Group (BTS) – North America Intake & Underwriting

Job Family:

Agile Delivery Leadership

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

The Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), enabling the delivery of large-scale, high-value solutions in the Property & Casualty (P&C) / Specialty insurance domain. This role facilitates ART events and processes, assists teams in delivering value, and drives relentless improvement across the train. The RTE ensures alignment between business strategy and execution, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What will you do in this role?

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
• Coordinate across Scrum Teams to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics, retrospectives, and feedback loops
• Collaborate with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners to ensure strategic alignment
• Monitor and escalate impediments, ensuring timely resolution
• Support Agile maturity and SAFe adoption across the organization
• Maintain and communicate ART-level metrics and reporting
• Champion Lean-Agile principles and foster a culture of transparency and collaboration
• Assist with release readiness, stakeholder communication, and change management
• Lead Agile transformation initiatives and coach teams on SAFe practices

About You:

We value your unique experience and leadership style. While we have key qualifications in mind, we welcome diverse backgrounds that contribute to our Agile success.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Agile delivery, with at least 3 years in a SAFe or Scaled Agile environment
• Proven experience facilitating PI Planning and ART-level ceremonies
• Strong understanding of SAFe roles, events, and artifacts
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Rally
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex dependencies

What we prefer you to have:

• Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance or Reinsurance
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint
• Experience coaching Agile teams and driving Agile transformation
• Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and Agile budgeting practices

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

• Be in the office 3 days per week
• Lead and collaborate across multiple Agile teams and stakeholders

What we offer:

[For US candidates only]:

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $115,000 to $135,000 (GA). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.

On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

If this role is finally based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.