Technical Trainer

About NIIT

NIIT provides comprehensive and scalable managed training services for learning administration that maps directly to our customer needs. Training is our business and passion. We are one of the largest training outsourcing providers in the world. NIIT delivers and administers 75,000 days of training each year, in 18 languages. We have designed and developed over 50,000 days of classroom training and 20,000 hours of web-based training localized to more than 25 languages. NIIT is a global service provider. We have a presence in more than 40 countries.

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Job title: Freelance Technical Trainer

Location: Anywhere in UK

Job type: Freelance

Job Overview:

We are hiring a Technical Bootcamp Facilitator to deliver a 5-day virtual program on Application Modernization for engineers and architects. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong training and facilitation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver instructor-led sessions on modernization, cloud, and application refactoring
• Conduct live demos and guide participants through hands-on labs
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time during sessions
• Manage cohorts and drive engagement across virtual training
• Support capstone projects and evaluate outcomes

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Application Modernization & Mainframe (IBM Z)
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD
• Good understanding of 6R/7R frameworks and cloud-native architectures
• Proficiency in Linux, Git, scripting (Python/Bash)

Experience & Qualifications:

• 8+ years in software engineering / cloud / modernization
• Prior experience in technical training or workshops
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

Good to Have:

• AWS/GCP exposure, AI/LLM basics
• Relevant certifications (Azure/Kubernetes/Mainframe)

Strongly Recommended (Good to have)

• IBM certifications in z/OS, COBOL, or zCloud-related disciplines.

• Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or AZ-204).

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Application Developer (CKAD).

• Hands-on experience with mainframe modernization tooling such as IBM Watsonx Code Assistant for Z, IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence (ADDI), Micro Focus Enterprise, or comparable.

• Familiarity with hyperscaler mainframe-modernization offerings (e.g., AWS Mainframe Modernization, Google Dual Run).

• Experience with hand-over models such as ADEC / AppCOE / AMS or equivalent application managed-services constructs.

• Regulated-industry context: financial services, insurance, healthcare, or public sector modernization engagements.

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic