Provide technical support for students over an online community forum
Answer questions around course content over the forum and facilitate content for students who get stuck in learning
Host one weekly live virtual session to offer direct, real-time support to students.
Redirect learners to appropriate support channels and escalate issues to the Mentor Operations team when needed

Fluency in English both written and spoken
Mentors must have at least 7 years of industry experience or a master’s degree in the relevant field.
Hands-on software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Python (or similar backend language)
Solid experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and scalable test design
Strong understanding of design patterns (creational, structural, behavioral)
Experience with microservices and cloud-native architectures
Ability to design and review scalable system architectures
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools in real development workflows
Ability to evaluate AI-generated code for quality, security, and maintainability
Strong code review and debugging skills
Experience working on production-grade distributed systems preferred
Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking, organizing technical talks, or webinars
Positive character, trusted by the students, creating emotional ties in the group
Flexibility at their current job to take this challenge part-time as an external contractor

External Contractor – Mentor Role, AI-Powered Software Engineer Track

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