Cloud DevOps Engineer Technical Mentor
Job description
Udacity is seeking experienced AWS cloud mentors to join a talent pool of external contractors who will support its Nanodegree programs and learners. Mentors provide 1:1 sessions, technical deep-dives, and group Q&A sessions on a part-time, flexible basis.
This is an application to a talent network
You are applying to be considered for upcoming projects. It is not a single open position, and work is offered as projects arise.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Provide personalized support in 1:1 video calls by addressing learner questions related to course content and projects
- Review students' previous project submission(s) and/or specific areas of the Nanodegree content or project before calls
- Prepare slide presentations for technical deep-dive sessions that review Nanodegree concepts in more detail and share different use-cases
- Prepare slide presentations for project walkthroughs that outline each element of the rubric, including grading a sample submission
- Host regular group Q&A sessions (via Slack or video) to address learner queries related to projects and coursework
What we're looking for
- Proven technical expertise with 5+ years of experience in the relevant field
- A passion for mentoring and helping others succeed in their learning
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including building relationships, communicating effectively, and fostering a positive learning environment
- A deep understanding of the tech industry and emerging trends in AI and related fields
- Flexibility to work part-time as an external contractor alongside current commitments
- Strong understanding of AWS Cloud fundamentals and core cloud computing concepts
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM, SNS, and Elastic Beanstalk
- Knowledge of cloud networking, load balancing, autoscaling, and security best practices
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation
- Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and deployment automation tools
- Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda-based development
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools including Amazon CloudWatch
- Understanding of microservices architecture and scalable cloud deployments
- Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills
Your team
Mentor Success Team
Benefits
- Make an impact by mentoring and contributing to a vibrant, global learning community
- Showcase your expertise and gain recognition for your technical knowledge
- Learn and network with our global community of mentors while staying ahead of the curve on cutting-edge technologies
- Earn additional income with the flexibility to work on your own schedule
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About Udacity
Forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies
Udacity is now an Accenture company offering a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Its global organization works to bridge the talent shortage and skills gaps during enterprises' digital transformation journeys.
Key facts
- Online education and technical training
- Udacity is now an Accenture company
- Offers an immersive online learning platform
- Powers corporate technical training in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more
- Regularly launches new projects and seeks experienced mentors as external contractors
Partners & customers
What they value
- Obsess over Outcomes
- Take the Lead
- Embrace Curiosity
- Celebrate the Assist