Software Engineer Coach / Trainer

FIND have partnered with a multi-award winning Software Engineering Training company who are looking to hire another Software Engineering Coach to their team.

In this role, you will be responsible for coaching and training junior / apprentice Software Engineers, guiding them through their early career stages, and helping them develop their coding skills and engineering practices.

This position is fully remote working, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK while making a significant impact on the growth and development of aspiring engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching and Mentorship:

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching sessions to junior/apprentice Software Engineers.
• Offer guidance on best practices, coding standards, and software development methodologies.
• Assist mentees in overcoming technical challenges and building problem-solving skills.

Training and Development:

• Deliver group training tailored to the needs of the Software Engineer apprentices.
• Share real-world industry experience to enhance learners' practical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to help the apprentices improve their coding abilities.

Technical Expertise:

• Utilize your expertise in Python, C#, Java OR JavaScript to provide hands-on coding assistance & learning.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure training/coaching content & practice remains current.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track and assess the progress of mentees, providing regular feedback
• Identify areas for improvement and customise coaching approaches to address individual needs.
• Encourage a growth mindset and continuous learning among mentees.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior engineers, managers, and stakeholders within the apprentices’ workplaces to align coaching efforts with organizational goals and project requirements.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Proven experience in a commercial Software Engineer / Developer (2+ years ideally)
  • Prior coaching or training experience (Coach / Mentor / Trainer / Teacher / Lecturer / Tutor / Instructor)
    
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
  • Patience and empathy to support and motivate junior engineers through their learning journey

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Hands-on coding experience and expertise in at least one of the following languages: Python, C#, Java, OR JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with development tools, version control systems (e.g., Git)

Starting salary is up to £77,000

Please reach out to Ryan Hammond for more information.