Technical Instructor (AWS DevOps)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Technical Instructor (AWS DevOps) in United States.

This role is designed for a highly skilled technologist with a passion for teaching and mentorship, focused on preparing learners for careers in cloud and DevOps engineering. You will deliver structured, instructor-led training programs centered on AWS DevOps certification and real-world engineering practices. The position combines deep technical expertise with hands-on instructional delivery in a dynamic, remote or hybrid learning environment. You will guide learners through complex cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and observability concepts while tracking progress and adapting instruction to individual needs. The role is highly mission-driven, emphasizing learner success, accessibility in tech education, and career transformation outcomes. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to continuously improve curriculum, student experience, and training effectiveness.

• Deliver instructor-led training sessions focused on AWS DevOps engineering, supporting learners from foundational concepts through certification readiness and job preparedness.
• Administer assessments, evaluate student performance, and provide individualized feedback, tutoring, and learning support to ensure consistent progress and skill mastery.
• Teach and reinforce key DevOps concepts including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automation, monitoring, and cloud architecture using AWS services.
• Maintain accurate student records, including grades, attendance, certification progress, and performance notes using LMS and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Support and refine training materials, including lesson plans, syllabi, labs, and hands-on exercises aligned with AWS DevOps certification standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify learner challenges, develop support strategies, and ensure strong completion and placement outcomes.
• Guide learners in applying real-world tools and workflows, including cloud deployment, scripting, and automation practices used in modern DevOps environments.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of teaching, training, or instructional experience, ideally in technical or IT-related subjects.
• Strong hands-on expertise in AWS DevOps, including CI/CD tools such as AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodeCommit.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure as code using tools like AWS CloudFormation, OpsWorks, and Elastic Beanstalk.
• Strong knowledge of cloud observability and monitoring tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS X-Ray.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and DevOps practices using Python and AWS SDKs (Boto3).
• Familiarity with cloud architecture principles including high availability, scalability, security, and resilience in AWS environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly and effectively.
• Active AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with modern learning and collaboration tools such as Zoom, Slack, PowerPoint, and LMS/CRM platforms.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $60 to $65 per hour depending on experience and location.
• Flexible part-time, contract-based remote work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on expanding access to high-quality tech education and career mobility.
• Exposure to diverse learners and real-world instructional impact in cloud and DevOps training programs.
• Collaborative environment with continuous improvement of curriculum, tools, and teaching methodologies.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package (for eligible employees), including healthcare options, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness resources.