With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and succeed in the digital world. We are creating a new category within data infrastructure—data streaming—enabling organizations to create impactful experiences through data.About the Role :
Confluent seeks a skilled Technical Instructor to deliver instructor-led training (ILT) on Apache Kafka and Confluent products to our Global & Regional System Integrators (GSIs / RSIs) in the EMEA region. As part of our Global Partner Enablement team, you will empower partners to deploy and optimize Kafka-based solutions. The ideal candidate is an expert in Kafka and Confluent technologies, an excellent communicator, and passionate about technical excellence and partner community development. This role will serve as the primary Confluent enablement advocate across multiple partner system integrators, supporting their learning and development teams to promote awareness and adoption across various business groups and regions.What You Will Do :
Conduct instructor-led training sessions (virtual and in-person), and facilitate labs and exercises to grow our EMEA GSI talent pool and certifications.Deliver technical content on Kafka fundamentals, Confluent Cloud, and Confluent Platform, including real-world applications, configurations, and performance tuning.Build strong GSI partner relationships, prioritize impactful training, and develop strategic, results-oriented training plans.Gather feedback to improve training materials and delivery methods.Collaborate with curriculum developers to keep content aligned with product updates.Stay updated on Apache Kafka, Confluent products, and industry trends in data streaming.Document best practices, FAQs, and technical challenges for internal knowledge bases.Work with Product, Engineering, and Partner Solutions teams to ensure training reflects current technical developments.Represent Confluent at partner training events, workshops, and conferences across EMEA, as needed.What You Will Bring :
2-3 years of experience in technical training, sales engineering, or professional services.Expertise in Apache Kafka and familiarity with Confluent products, including producers, consumers, Kafka Streams, and connectors.Experience delivering technical training or presentations to diverse audiences.Strong understanding of distributed systems, real-time streaming, and event-driven architectures.Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly.Experience designing and implementing strategic training plans.Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Java.Familiarity with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Experience with virtual classroom tools such as Zoom.Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.Previous experience working with GSIs and RSIs.Certification in Confluent products or similar technologies.Experience with instructional design and adult learning principles.What Gives You an Edge :
Strong facilitation skills and an engaging demeanor.Adaptability to different learning styles and expertise levels.Analytical mindset for evaluating training effectiveness.Come As You AreAt Confluent, we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.Click to review our Candidate Privacy Notice, which explains how we handle personal information of California applicants and employees.J-18808-Ljbffr
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