Release Train Engineer

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact. We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence acrossthe USA (Michigan and Illinois) andEurope, includingCzech Republic, Austria, Greece,Cyprusand Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds togood causes, at Allwynwe put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money togood causes. We'lltalk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now -let'stalk about the role and whowe'relooking for... A bit about the role As aReleaseTrain Engineerin the Digital Foundryteam,you will work closely with theProduct and Engineering teamsand willberesponsible foroverseeingthe Agile Release Trains, ensuring value delivery for large scale Agileprogrammes. This role willdevelop andmaintaintheAgile Release Train schedules for iterations and Program Incrementsanddrive continuous improvement acrossmultipleteams.With a focus onautomatedprocesses tostreamline the release processand ensurepredictability,reliability,and stability. This rolewilloptimisevalue flow across the ART using Agile practicesacrossend-to end teamsand support the Digital Foundry to meetagiledelivery at scale. Whatyou'llbe doing

• As part of PI Planning align multiple, cross dependant teams, ontheoverallobjectiveshelping to synchronize teamobjectivesand efforts for a consistent andpredictabledelivery across the ART
• Monitor progress against PIobjectivesandprovidevisibilityinto ART performance and ensure alignment with business priorities
• Drive continuous improvement at a program leveland coach teams and stakeholders on agilepracticesto enhance quality,predictabilityand delivery speed
• Identify,assessand mitigate risks and dependencies, escalating issues asnecessaryto ensure programobjectivesare met withoutdisruption
• Ensure priorities,objectivesand deliverables are clearly understood and communicated across teams
• Analyse performance encouraging feedback loops and data driven decision making tooptimiseflow and deliveryefficiency
• Strong ability to leadand influencecross-team alignmentwith internal and external teams
• Clear communication across technical teams andnon-technicalstakeholders, includingDirector andExecutive level
• Work with internalteamsand external vendors toimproveautomationofthe SDLC,deploymentsand integrationof software releases
• Supportthe release managementprocess,ensuringsoftware is releasedusing consistentand repeatabledeployment methodologies
• Releaseplanning andcoordinationacross theprogram,ensuringreleasereadiness,workingalongsideEngineers,Test,EnvironmentManagers andReleaseManagers
What experiencewe'relooking for Agile andSAFeexpertise:Adeep understanding of Scrum, Kanban,SAFe, Lean principles, and Agile metrics
• Leadership & Facilitation:Strong ability to lead cross-team alignment without direct authority, and conduct effective large-scale Agile events
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear communication across technical teams andExecutives, managing expectations and transparency
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:Ability toidentifyimpediments, improve flows, and guide teams in achieving objectives
• Coaching & Mentoring: Develop capabilities among Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams to foster a continuous improvement culture
• Experience of orchestrating large-scale Agile programs by coordinating multiple Agile teams to deliver software and solutions efficientlyto market
• Proventrack recordas a Scrum Master (3-5 Years) and as an RTE of at least 2 years working on large solution portfolio which encompasses internal & development as well as handling software platforms from other suppliers
• DesirableProfessionalCertification:SAFeRelease Train Engineer Certificationorsimilaradvanced Scrum Master Certification.
About us At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.
• Innovation -We pride ourselves on it!We'reconstantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market toenjoywhich is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back -Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities andgood causesin the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.
• Sustainability -Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy.We'vealready transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition,we'reworking with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.
• Empowering every voice- We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether people play a game in a store or online,because when everyone can play, everyonewins..
An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleaguesand their familiesat every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed.Our people are more than colleagues -they'rewinners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities. Benefits
• CompanyBonusScheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme,Money Coach, Will Writing,Mortgage Advice,Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• EnhancedFamily Leave (Maternity,Paternity, Adoption)
• WellnessAllowance£500
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding
We are a Disability Confident Leader which meanswe'vetaken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. If you need anyassistanceor adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team 'llbe happy to help.


• Leadership & Facilitation:Strong ability to lead cross-team alignment without direct authority, and conduct effective large-scale Agile events
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear communication across technical teams andExecutives, managing expectations and transparency
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:Ability toidentifyimpediments, improve flows, and guide teams in achieving objectives
• Coaching & Mentoring: Develop capabilities among Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams to foster a continuous improvement culture
• Experience of orchestrating large-scale Agile programs by coordinating multiple Agile teams to deliver software and solutions efficientlyto market
• Proventrack recordas a Scrum Master (3-5 Years) and as an RTE of at least 2 years working on large solution portfolio which encompasses internal & development as well as handling software platforms from other suppliers
• DesirableProfessionalCertification:SAFeRelease Train Engineer Certificationorsimilaradvanced Scrum Master Certification.
  
  At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.
We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence acrossthe USA (Michigan and Illinois) andEurope, includingCzech Republic, Austria, Greece,Cyprusand Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds togood causes, at Allwynwe put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money togood causes., At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.
• Innovation -We pride ourselves on it!We'reconstantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market toenjoywhich is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back -Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities andgood causesin the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.
• Sustainability -Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy.We'vealready transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition,we'reworking with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.
• Empowering every voice- We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether people play a game in a store or online,because when everyone can play, everyonewins..
An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleaguesand their familiesat every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed.Our people are more than colleagues -they'rewinners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.


• CompanyBonusScheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme,Money Coach, Will Writing,Mortgage Advice,Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• EnhancedFamily Leave (Maternity,Paternity, Adoption)
• WellnessAllowance£500
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding
We are a Disability Confident Leader which meanswe'vetaken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.