Release Train Engineer

Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that?

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Working as a Technology Release Train Engineer (RTE) your role will sit within one of our delivery portfolios working with our Customer Solutions business. You will be working on the delivery of large scale and projects within a complex regulated corporate environment, responsible for making sure business outcomes are delivered effectively within budgets up to £10m.

The programmes & projects will be a variety of complex, high-profile, inter-related schemes, delivered within a mixed methodology environment. You will therefore work within both an Agile and Waterfall environment, using your knowledge of the end-to-end Technology development and infrastructure delivery process from inception to deployment, business adoption and support. You will have knowledge of guiding deliveries through the Technology enterprise architecture, data, cyber security and respective domain strategies.

Key accountabilities in the role are:-

You will be accountable for all planning and resource allocation (over a 3 to 12 month planning horizon) for the technology delivery train including multiple delivery teams to ensure the successful implementation of simultaneous business outcomes within budget and against financial controls.
Accountable for programme level processes and execution acting as a point of escalation for the programme team and delivery train.
Act as facilitator and coach for the programme team and delivery teams.
Work in partnership with Portfolio Managers, Principal Business Analyst’s Enterprise Architects and Test Leads to establish a delivery roadmap from inception to completion taking into account all relevant delivery requirements.
Accountable for end-to-end delivery of business outcomes, ensuring delivery to agreed parameters of quality, time, and cost.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

In this role we will look for you to be clear & concise in your communication style when working with the business and have demonstratable experience of working on multiple projects at any one time. We will look for you to have team management experience as well.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225, which is subject to eligibility)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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