Cloud DevOps Engineer Technical Mentor - Independent Contractor in UK at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer Technical Mentor – Independent Contractor in United Kingdom.

This role is an opportunity to share your cloud and DevOps expertise while shaping the next generation of tech professionals in a global learning environment.
You will support learners through personalized mentorship, technical deep-dives, and group Q&A sessions, helping them build strong, real-world cloud engineering skills.
The position combines hands-on AWS and DevOps expertise with a strong educational and coaching component, making it ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy teaching and knowledge sharing.
You will guide students through complex topics such as cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation while helping them overcome real project challenges.
The environment is flexible, remote-friendly, and project-based, allowing you to contribute alongside your current professional commitments.
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on global learners while staying engaged with cutting-edge cloud technologies.

• Deliver 1:1 mentorship sessions to support learners in understanding AWS Cloud and DevOps concepts.
• Conduct technical deep-dive sessions, including concept walkthroughs and project-based guidance.
• Host group Q&A sessions to resolve learner questions and reinforce course material.
• Review student project submissions and provide structured, actionable feedback.
• Prepare and present learning materials, including slides for concept explanations and project breakdowns.
• Guide learners through AWS services, cloud architecture, and best practices in real-world scenarios.
• Support learners in CI/CD, containerization, microservices, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment through clear communication and mentorship.

• 5+ years of professional experience in Cloud Computing, DevOps, or related technical fields.
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM, SNS, and Elastic Beanstalk.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, autoscaling, and security best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and AWS Lambda-based solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Amazon CloudWatch.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and scalable cloud systems.
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for mentoring and teaching.
• Ability to work independently as a contractor with flexible scheduling.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Fully remote, flexible contractor opportunity.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and engagement.
• Flexible working schedule aligned with your availability.
• Opportunity to earn additional income alongside your current role.
• Direct impact on global learners and the future of tech education.
• Exposure to a global mentoring community and continuous learning environment.
• Opportunity to stay current with emerging cloud and DevOps technologies.
• Recognition for technical expertise and mentorship contributions.