B2B Mentor - Data Engineering Career Track (Part-time/Remote)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Part-time/Contract
• Compensation: Honorarium (details available upon application)

Springboard is seeking passionate Data Engineering mentors to support students enrolled in our Data Engineering Career Track course. This 4-month program is designed to train students on job-ready data engineering skills, including the core engineering mindset, tools, and best practices. Mentors will provide guidance and support to students through weekly check-ins and ongoing communication. The program aims to help students transition into their dream data engineering roles.

About the Course

The Data Engineering Career Track curriculum covers in-depth knowledge in SQL, Python, data pipelines, data transformation, Spark, and cloud services. Students will work on exercises and mini-projects covering end-to-end development processes, including creating production-ready ETL processes, pulling data from multiple sources, building cloud data warehouses, and data modeling.

The Opportunity

Springboard runs an online Data Engineering Career Track where participants learn with a curated, project-based curriculum and 1-on-1 guidance from an expert mentor. Our mentor community comprises experts from leading organizations like Uber, Pandora, LinkedIn, and Apple, as well as top-notch startups.

Program Details

• Format: Completely online and self-paced
• Duration: 4 months
• Student Profile: Working professionals from around the world
• Mentorship Structure:
  • Biweekly 30-minute check-ins to discuss questions, projects, and career advice.
  • Ongoing communication outside of scheduled calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to students enrolled in the Data Engineering Career Track.
• Conduct biweekly 30-minute check-in calls with students.
• Respond to student questions and provide feedback on their projects.
• Offer career advice and support to students.
• Maintain communication with students outside of scheduled calls as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and relevant data engineering tools.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should contact Springboard at mentorrecruiting@springboard.com. Please include a brief description of your experience and why you are interested in becoming a mentor. Details regarding compensation will be provided upon application.

Company Information

Springboard is on a mission to bridge the world’s skills gap, offering transformative online education in data science, UI/UX design, machine learning, and coding. We’ve helped thousands of learners revamp their careers, with hundreds of top-notch job offers received every year and a near-perfect placement rate for our program graduates.