Principal Technical Consultant - Learning and Development

Sierra Learning Academy; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Learning Academy in India (Karnataka) seeks a Principal Technical Consultant with deep hands-on software development and mentoring experience. The role focuses on designing and delivering hands-on training programs across .NET, ReactJS, Python with ML foundations, Kafka, MQTT, HDFS, Embedded C and cybersecurity.

You will mentor engineers, participate in product development discussions, and shape training alignment with real client use cases, architectural reviews, and POCs to boost

Qualifications

• Design and deliver hands-on technical training programs across client projects.
• Develop training materials, assignments and project-based learning paths.
• Mentor and guide engineers through problem solving and code reviews.
• Assist in architectural discussions and POCs benefiting internal and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead training & mentoring initiatives for entry to mid-level engineers.
• Contribute to ongoing product development and align with evolving client stacks.
• Plan end-to-end bootcamps and integrate real-world case studies into modules.

Skills

.NET

C#

ASP.NET MVC

Razor Pages

Blazor

REST APIs

MS SQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

MQTT

ReactJS

Python

ML foundations

HDFS

Embedded C

DLMS

Cybersecurity

SolidWorks

Big Data

Linux/bash

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Web API

SQL

HDFS CLI

Scala basics

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Principal Technical Consultant who possesses deep hands-on experience in software development and mentoring across a wide spectrum of technologies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on sharing knowledge, shaping technical minds, and staying at the forefront of modern development and system design practices.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for both contributing to internal development projects and leading the training of entry to mid-level engineers, aligning closely with client-specific tech stacks and real-world use cases.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Mentoring

• Design, structure, and deliver hands-on technical training programs tailored to real-world client projects.
• Develop and maintain training materials, assignments, and project-based learning paths for:
• .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET MVC, Razor Pages, Blazor, REST APIs, MS SQL)
• Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT
• ReactJS (SPA fundamentals and advanced features)
• Python with Machine Learning foundations
• Data infrastructure tools like HDFS Infra and HDFS App
• Embedded C and DLMS protocols
• Cybersecurity
• SolidWorks
• Mentor and guide new hires and junior developers through technical problem-solving, code reviews, and best practices.
• Conduct code walkthroughs, mock evaluations, and project reviews.
• Evaluate trainee performance and recommend improvement strategies.

Product Development Engagement

• Contribute to ongoing product development projects to maintain domain relevance and technical sharpness.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand evolving tech stacks and integrate those into training programs.
• Assist in architectural discussions, system design walkthroughs, and POCs that benefit both internal teams and external clients.

Program Planning & Execution

• Align training programs with specific client domains and project requirements.
• Own the delivery of end-to-end bootcamps and skill upskilling programs.
• Integrate real-world case studies, code assignments, and project-based tasks into training modules.
• Act as a knowledge bridge between development and training teams.

Technical Skill Set

• .NET Stack: C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Razor Pages, Blazor
• Frontend: ReactJS Component model, state management, Hooks
• Database: MSSQL and PostgreSQL schema design, stored procedures, transactions
• Python & ML: Numpy, Pandas, scikit-learn, supervised/unsupervised learning
• Big Data & Infra: HDFS (CLI, scripting, file ops), Linux (bash, awk/sed), Scala basics
• Messaging Systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT publishing, subscribing, integration with backend
• Embedded Systems: Embedded C, DLMS protocol understanding and implementation
• Cybersecurity
• SolidWorks

Good to Have

• Experience with containerization (Docker), Git CI/CD flows
• Exposure to enterprise-level architecture and scalable solutions
• Experience mentoring graduates from premier institutes