Technical Coach - Software Engineering & AI/ML

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Coach to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves working onsite three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and offers the opportunity to convert to a full-time employee.

About the role

This position is part of a high-performing IT organization dedicated to delivering exceptional digital products and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams in an immersive dojo/coaching space to enhance their technical capabilities.
• Evaluate product portfolios and assess architecture and engineering opportunities.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping sessions to identify development and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to increase workflow efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Define and curate metrics to measure progress toward desired outcomes.
• Serve as an expert on modern technology architecture, engineering, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with product teams to improve customer delivery and achieve company objectives.
• Mentor and work hands-on with software teams, including engineers and architects.
• Lead large pairing/mobbing sessions to enhance learning and focus.
• Design and develop training materials related to modern engineering practices.
• Embed with teams to understand their environment and design impactful coaching interventions.
• Develop and implement coaching strategies for teams, including software engineers and architects.
• Contribute to the developer experience platform to streamline continuous delivery of value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development and coaching.
• Hands-on experience with AI, machine learning, and modern engineering practices.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Experience with TDD, BDD, and Agile methodologies like Extreme Programming, Kanban, or Scrum.
• Expertise in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and platforms, including Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with cloud providers such as Azure and AWS.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and guide teams effectively.
• Proven experience in SQL and designing relational database schemas.
• Experience with modern and classical neural networks, including LLMs, CNNs, and RNNs.

About the company

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. With over 5,000 professionals, PTR Global delivers services across the U.S. and Canada.

Pay

$80 - $85 per hour on W2. The specific compensation will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

Full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities.

Schedule

This role requires working onsite three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).