REST API Technical Trainer Consultant

Employment Type: Contract / Consulting (3 Months)

Company Overview

Star Systems India Private Limited is a specialist software technology services firm based in Porur, Chennai. We focus on transforming small and medium enterprises into software-driven businesses using cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, DevOps, and modern product development. We foster a culture built on flexibility, teamwork, and trust with both our customers and employees.

Role Description: Node.js / REST API Trainer Consultant

We are looking for an expert Node.js and REST API Technical Trainer Consultant for a critical 3-month, on-site engagement in Chennai.

You will be the key subject matter expert responsible for designing and delivering high-impact, hands-on training focused on server-side JavaScript development. The goal is to rapidly equip our learners with the skills necessary to build scalable, secure, and performant back-end systems using Node.js and industry-standard RESTful API design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Conduct intensive, project-based training sessions on Node.js and its core ecosystem.
• Framework Mastery: Lead deep dives into popular Node.js frameworks, such as Express.js, NestJS, or similar.
• REST API Design: Teach advanced topics in designing, developing, documenting (Swagger/OpenAPI), and securing robust RESTful APIs (including authentication/authorization flows like JWT/OAuth).
• Database Integration: Provide training on connecting Node.js applications to databases, including both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), and utilizing ORMs/ODMs.
• Scalability & Performance: Cover best practices for asynchronous programming, error handling, microservices concepts, and optimizing Node.js performance.
• Material Development: Create, update, and refine comprehensive training materials, coding labs, and challenging practical application assignments.
• Mentorship: Evaluate participant code, provide constructive feedback, and offer one-on-one technical guidance to ensure mastery of the subject matter.
• Tools: Incorporate training on essential development tools like Git/GitHub and relevant deployment concepts (e.g., Docker basics).

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of professional, hands-on experience developing and deploying production-level back-end applications using Node.js and REST APIs.
• Training Background: Proven experience in a Technical Training, Teaching, or Corporate Mentoring role.
• Tech Stack: Deep proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and API development best practices.
• Commitment: Must be available to commit to a full-time, 3-month consulting engagement starting immediately.
• Location: Ability to work on-site in chennai.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a trainer or consultant within the EdTech or corporate training sector.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud deployment environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Work Location: In person