Release Engineer

Job Title: Release Train Engineer – Integration (Maternity Cover)

Client: Leading Banking Institution

Location: [Insert Location]

Contract Type: [14 Months - Fixed-Term - Paying up to £95,000

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support a critical integration programme within our banking client’s transformation journey. This maternity cover role will focus on managing the integration workstreams for a new Treasury Management System in a SaaS environment , with a strong emphasis on governance, sequencing, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate two integration trains focused on credit risk reporting/modelling and treasury modelling .
• Own and manage the cutover and sequencing plans for systems integration across multiple platforms.
• Ensure strict governance and compliance with regulatory standards, particularly around liquidity reporting and thin rep .
• Collaborate with SMEs to support technical challenges, while maintaining a strong understanding of data flows and integration architecture.
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable plans for stakeholders across business and technology.
• Produce and maintain progress reports , RAID logs, and delivery metrics using Jira and Confluence.
• Drive roadmap alignment and ensure milestones are met across the integration lifecycle.
• Support the development of a new ecosystem from scratch , contributing to the scale and structure of the transformation programme.
• Engage with the Guild community to share best practices and foster continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer , Integration Manager , or Agile Delivery Lead in large-scale banking or financial services programmes.
• Strong understanding of systems integration , data flows , and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience working in a SaaS environment , ideally with treasury or risk systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage heavy administrative tasks and documentation.
• Proficient in Jira , with the ability to interpret and report on delivery metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and programme governance structures.

Desirable:

• Experience with Workday , Treasury Management Systems , or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of liquidity reporting , credit risk modelling , and regulatory frameworks .
• Background in data management or data architecture .