Partner Technical Trainer Remote - India

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver training on Apache Kafka and Confluent products. The role involves conducting training sessions, fostering partner relationships, and continuously improving course materials. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Kafka, strong communication skills, and experience in technical training.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a technical trainer or equivalent position.
• Expertise in Apache Kafka and familiarity with Confluent products.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and real-time data streaming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality instructor-led training sessions on Kafka and Confluent products.
• Foster strong GSI partner relationships and align training programs with client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure training content reflects latest developments.

Skills

Communication

Technical Training

Apache Kafka

Event-Driven Architectures

Distributed Systems

Education

Certification in Confluent products

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Partner Technical Trainer Remote - India

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About The Role

Confluent is looking for a highly skilled and engaging Technical Instructor to deliver world-class instructor-led training (ILT) on Apache Kafka and Confluent products to our Global System Integrator (GSI) partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific region, with an emphasis on Accenture and TCS in India. As a member of our Global Partner Enablement team, you will empower partners to successfully deploy and optimize Kafka-based Confluent solutions. The ideal candidate is not only an expert in Kafka and Confluent technologies but also an exceptional communicator and teacher with a passion for driving technical excellence in the partner community. This role will act as the primary Confluent enablement advocate within TCS and Accenture, supporting their L&D teams to drive awareness and adoption across business groups, practices, and geographies.

What You Will Do

• Conduct high-quality instructor-led training sessions (virtual and in person), and facilitate hands-on labs and exercises to rapidly increase our Asia Pacific GSI talent pool and certifications, with a concentration on Accenture and TCS.
• Organize and deliver technical content focused on Kafka fundamentals, Confluent Cloud, and Confluent Platform, including real-world applications, advanced configurations, and performance optimization.
• Foster strong GSI partner relationships, prioritize impactful training, align programs with client needs, and shape a strategic, results-driven training plan
• Collect feedback from training participants to continuously improve course materials and delivery techniques.
• Collaborate with the curriculum development team to update content, ensuring alignment with the latest Kafka and Confluent product updates.
• Stay current with Apache Kafka, Confluent’s products, and emerging trends in distributed data streaming.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases by documenting best practices, FAQs, and common technical challenges encountered by partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Product, Engineering, and Partner Solutions Architects, to ensure training content reflects the latest technical developments.
• Represent Confluent at partner training events, technical workshops, and conferences across Asia Pacific, as needed.

What You Will Bring

• 2-3 years of experience in a technical trainer / sales engineer / professional services consultant or equivalent technical position.
• Expertise in Apache Kafka and familiarity with Confluent products, including core concepts like producers, consumers, Kafka Streams, and connectors.
• Proven experience delivering technical training or presentations to diverse audiences (developers, architects, and IT professionals).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, real-time data streaming, and event-driven architectures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible way.
• Experience with designing and implementing strategic training and enablement plans with a well-defined Point of View.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Java.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies used in hands-on labs (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experienced with virtual classroom training tools, such as Zoom.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Previous experience working with Global System Integrators, ideally Accenture and TCS in India.
• Certification in Confluent products or similar technologies.
• Experience with instructional design, adult learning principles, or technical curriculum development.

What Gives You An Edge

• Strong teaching and facilitation skills, with an engaging and approachable demeanor.
• High adaptability to cater to different learning styles and technical expertise levels.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions and partner engagements.
• Analytical mindset to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

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