Release train engineer (RTE) 

Being a coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), facilitate ART events, and processes and focus on continuous improvement and adapting for the benefit of the ART. It is within reach with this full-time job as release train engineer in Almere (Hybrid) . We are IT within Athlon . Getting you there.

Your road to success

Left or right, you are a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). You are the main facilitator of the ART events and processes and assists the teams in delivering value. The RTE communicates with stakeholders, escalates impediments, helps manage risk, ensures value delivery and drives relentless improvement. You focus on continuous improvement and adapting for the benefit of the ART. You can do this as release train engineer with full focus on:

Let’s talk Athlon

Hi there! We're Athlon. The international market leader in modern mobility solutions and part of the Mercedes-Benz Group. With a rich history of more than a hundred years, you can conclude that we have already covered the necessary kilometers. Do we take that lead for granted? Absolutely not. It makes us more ambitious to provide even better personal service to our customers. Together with around 1,700 colleagues, we are shaping sustainable mobility. We're proud of that. From vehicle leasing to fleet solutions and from electrification to contributions to the sharing economy.

Leave it to us

We run and transform the Athlon Group! IT plays a key role. With our technology expertise, we are developing innovative business models, products and services. The IT strategy and transformation team is a new team, consisting of highly motivated smart creative innovators. Our team sets the pace. We are responsible for a comprehensive transformation journey, which considers the matrix between technology, culture, mindset, capabilities and toolsets. Our team analyses the organization from a strategy execution point of view, defines systemic interventions and enables leaders on all levels to drive transformation in their area of responsibility. Therefore, our team develops strategic frames for the global IT transformation journey based on human-centric-methodologies (. SAFe) and ensures the implementation in strategic initiatives. The transformation team acts analytically and strategically, we consult the top management and leaders, we communicate towards the group and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global network. Our aim is also creating global transparency, steering the global transformation activities and tracking the progress. With that pro-active support, the team aims to increase efficiency and human-centricity within our transformation challenges.

“At our company, we believe in the power of teamwork and creativity. We see each person as a key player in helping us all grow, challenging the usual ways, and finding fresh, exciting opportunities. Being good with people and thinking differently isn't just encouraged—it's what makes you shine here.” – Tal Oberman, IT strategy & transfomation specialist.

Motivation has four wheels

Become the best version of yourself. Very normal at Athlon, because all our colleagues run on a healthy dose of ambition. What do you take with you as train release engineer for at least 38 of hours per week? Absolutely your creativity, analytical thinking and conflict management. You also have the drive to use your strong communication and negotiation skills – . being able to address both management and teams; (de)escalate conflicts and impediments, stakeholder communications etc. In addition, you have:

Always on the move

Athlon is always on the move, just like you. To grow in our rapidly changing world, we are constantly looking at how you can get the best out of yourself every day. Creating an optimal workplace that fits you is an important part of this.

In addition to building an (international) career, as a release train engineer based on 38 hours per week, you can count on a:

A seat for everyone
At Athlon we believe in a diverse workforce and that everyone deserve a seat at the table. If you bring something different, we highly encourage you to apply. We want to get to know you and see if we can facilitate your needs, so you can become a part of our team.

We are an inclusive employer and we take every opportunity to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. This includes providing training for all hiring managers to make sure they are recruiting in the right way. Therefore, please do not feel obligated to include photographs, your age/date of birth or gender on your CV. for more information.