This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mentor role for Software Architect track based in Spain.

This is a part-time, remote opportunity for an experienced software architecture professional who enjoys teaching and mentoring technology talent.
You will support learners throughout their online learning journey, helping them understand complex architecture and software engineering concepts.
The role combines deep technical expertise with communication, coaching, and community-building skills.
You will work with an international student community through online forums and live weekly sessions.
Your guidance will help learners overcome technical challenges and develop practical, industry-relevant skills.
The position is designed for professionals who want to share their experience while earning additional income alongside their primary career.
It also provides an opportunity to stay connected with emerging technologies and continuously sharpen your own expertise.

• Provide technical guidance and support to learners through an online community forum.
• Answer questions related to course content, helping students overcome technical blockers and progress through their learning journey.
• Facilitate learning by explaining complex software architecture and engineering concepts in a clear, practical, and accessible way.
• Host one live virtual session each week to provide real-time technical support, answer questions, and engage with students.
• Redirect learners to the appropriate support channels and escalate issues to the Mentor Operations team when necessary.
• Build a positive, supportive learning environment by establishing trust and meaningful connections with students.
• Share practical industry knowledge and encourage learners to apply architectural principles to real-world scenarios.

• At least 5 years of professional industry experience in software engineering, architecture, or a closely related technology field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD), including Pytest, scalable testing strategies, and structured test-suite design.
• Deep understanding of creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns, including their practical application in production systems.
• Proven experience designing microservices, multitier, cloud-native, and serverless architectures.
• Strong knowledge of caching strategies, CDN architecture, and data-storage trade-offs.
• Ability to create and interpret architecture diagrams and system-design documentation.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and machine-learning system architectures.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, validation, and system integration.
• Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SysML, together with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience teaching technical concepts, public speaking, organizing technical talks, webinars, or similar knowledge-sharing activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, reliability, and the ability to build trust and positive relationships with learners.
• Availability and flexibility to take on the role part-time as an external contractor alongside current professional commitments.
• A curious, collaborative, student-focused mindset and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

• Fully remote, part-time contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to earn additional income alongside your primary professional activity.
• Flexible engagement designed for experienced industry professionals.
• Opportunity to mentor and contribute to an international technology-learning community.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and current software architecture practices.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching, communication, public-speaking, and leadership skills.
• Continuous interaction with learners and professionals from diverse backgrounds and markets.
• An opportunity to share real-world industry expertise and help develop the next generation of technology professionals.
• Inclusive environment committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and respectful collaboration.
• Compensation is determined based on factors such as location, role, skills, and professional experience, in accordance with applicable local requirements.