Mentor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mentor role for Software Architect track based in Spain.

This is a part-time, remote opportunity for an experienced software architecture professional who enjoys teaching and mentoring technology talent.

• Provide technical guidance and support to learners through an online community forum.
• Answer questions related to course content, helping students overcome technical blockers and progress through their learning journey.
• Facilitate learning by explaining complex software architecture and engineering concepts in a clear, practical, and accessible way.
• Host one live virtual session each week to provide real-time technical support, answer questions, and engage with students.
• Redirect learners to the appropriate support channels and escalate issues to the Mentor Operations team when necessary.
• Build a positive, supportive learning environment by establishing trust and meaningful connections with students.
• Share practical industry knowledge and encourage learners to apply architectural principles to real-world scenarios.

• At least 5 years of professional industry experience in software engineering, architecture, or a closely related technology field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD), including Pytest, scalable testing strategies, and structured test-suite design.
• Deep understanding of creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns, including their practical application in production systems.
• Proven experience designing microservices, multitier, cloud-native, and serverless architectures.
• Strong knowledge of caching strategies, CDN architecture, and data-storage trade-offs.
• Ability to create and interpret architecture diagrams and system-design documentation.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and machine-learning system architectures.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, validation, and system integration.
• Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SysML, together with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience teaching technical concepts, public speaking, organizing technical talks, webinars, or similar knowledge-sharing activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, reliability, and the ability to build trust and positive relationships with learners.
• Availability and flexibility to take on the role part-time as an external contractor alongside current professional commitments.
• A curious, collaborative, student-focused mindset and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

• Fully remote, part-time contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to earn additional income alongside your primary professional activity.
• Flexible engagement designed for experienced industry professionals.
• Opportunity to mentor and contribute to an international technology-learning community.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and current software architecture practices.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching, communication, public-speaking, and leadership skills.
• Continuous interaction with learners and professionals from diverse backgrounds and markets.
• An opportunity to share real-world industry expertise and help develop the next generation of technology professionals.
• Inclusive environment committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and respectful collaboration.
• Compensation is determined based on factors such as location, role, skills, and professional experience, in accordance with applicable local requirements.