Software Engineer & Technical Instructor

Position Title: Software Engineer & Technical Instructor

Location: K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna (Gurugram)

Employment Type: Full-time (Academic + Technical)

About the Role

K.R. Mangalam University is seeking a dynamic professional who can bridge the gap between industry-grade software development and academic instruction. This dual role requires you to engineer real-world software systems while also teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in acquiring cutting-edge technical skills. You will play a vital role in strengthening our practice-driven pedagogy, project-based learning, and industry alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications, platforms, and tools used in teaching, research, and university operations.
• Build prototypes and contribute to applied research, innovation projects, and hackathons.
• Collaborate with faculty and students on lab-based projects, makerspace initiatives, and interdisciplinary technology applications.
• Support integration of emerging technologies (AI/ML, Cloud, Robotics, Data Engineering) into curriculum and university projects.

Instruction & Mentorship

• Teach programming, software engineering, and related technical courses through lectures, labs, and project-based learning.
• Guide students in hands-on coding, system building, and real-world application of concepts.
• Develop high-quality instructional materials: course content, lab assignments, projects, and assessments.
• Mentor student teams in hackathons, innovation challenges, research projects, and industry collaborations.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment aligned with NEP 2020 and KRMU’s multidisciplinary approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong coding proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with frameworks/tools like Node.js, React, Django, Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Git, and CI/CD.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts to learners.

Preferred Skills

• Prior teaching, mentoring, or training experience (formal or informal).
• Exposure to project-based learning pedagogy and outcome-based education.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML, IoT, Data Science, or Robotics.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• Industry certifications (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, etc.).

Why Join KRMU?

• Shape the future of students by combining academic teaching with industry practice.
• Be part of a forward-looking university investing in innovation labs, makerspaces, and centers of excellence.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines in line with multidisciplinary education under NEP 2020.
• Opportunity to grow both as an educator and a technologist.