What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Trainer position at CSM Technologies?
Location: Albany, NY
Duration: Long-Term Project
Experience Required: Minimum 8 Years
Job Overview: -
We are seeking a highly experienced Java Trainer with strong hands-on expertise in Java development and modern frameworks. The ideal candidate should have the ability to deliver clear, structured training sessions, mentor learners, and translate complex technical concepts into practical, easy-to-understand content. This role requires both deep technical knowledge and strong instructional capability.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Deliver structured, high-quality training sessions on Core Java, Advanced Java, and related frameworks.
- Design, plan, and organize training curriculum, modules, and hands-on exercises.
- Conduct live coding demonstrations and guide learners through real-world scenarios.
- Assess learner progress, identify skill gaps, and provide corrective coaching.
- Create assignments, coding challenges, and evaluation materials.
- Mentor trainees on best practices, coding standards, and industry use cases.
- Continuously update training materials based on industry trends and new technologies.
Technical Skills & Expertise: -
- Core Java
- Strong expertise in Java fundamentals and advanced concepts.
- Deep understanding of JVM Internals: memory model, class loading, garbage collection.
- Proficiency in Java 8 features:
- Lambdas, Streams
- Functional Interfaces
- Optional
- LocalDate/Time API
- Java Modules (Java 9 )
- Frameworks & Ecosystem
- Hands-on experience with Spring & Spring Boot (Mandatory).
- REST API development and micro services basics.
- Dependency Injection, AOP.
- Hibernate/JPA.
- Build Tools & Dev Practices
- Maven or Gradle.
- Git and version control workflows.
- Unit testing with JUnit, Mockito.
- CI/CD basics (Jenkins, GitHub Actions – nice to have).
- Cloud & Deployment
- Basic understanding of AWS / Azure / GCP.
- Containerization concepts: Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals.
Instructional & Training Skills: -
- Ability to simplify and explain advanced concepts clearly.
- Strong curriculum design skills with logical module structuring.
- Hands-on demonstration and live coding capabilities.
- Experience in monitoring learner progress and adjusting pace accordingly.
Practical & Additional Skills: -
- Real-world project experience with Java applications.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and enterprise development practices.
- Knowledge of design patterns, best practices, and performance tuning.
- Awareness of application security concepts (OWASP basics).
- Exposure to front-end basics: JavaScript, React/Angular (nice to have).
- Knowledge of DevOps fundamentals (preferred).
Qualifications: -
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of real-world Java development experience.
- Prior experience as a technical trainer or mentor (plus point).