If you like providing efficient, effective solutions to complex challenges, join us at Ascent! Be at the heart of helping achieve extraordinary things with software and data for our customers!  
 

About Us   

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business. 

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms. 

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too! 

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community. 

About the Role  

As a Release Train Engineer, you will be responsible for facilitating the Agile Release Train (ART) processes and execution, ensuring smooth coordination and alignment between teams enabling efficiently towards common goals. Key responsibilities include coordinating PI planning, managing risks and dependencies, and driving continuous improvement across the ART. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and the ability to foster collaboration amongst teams.

We can offer project contracts in Portugal and Malta, or contractor agreements to other countries in the EU. However, the selected candidate will be expected to travel one week a month to Malta with costs covered by the company.
 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SAFe Release Train Engineer certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years in Agile roles, with at least 3 years in a senior RTE or equivalent leadership position. Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale Agile projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially SAFe.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling intricate dependencies and ensuring cohesive team alignment.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Competence with Agile tools and platforms (e.g., JIRA, Rally).

Working at Ascent

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work.  We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches. 

Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we’ll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries.

Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.