Coach a new generation of developersTrainer, Europe

Magnolia provides developer training to partners and clients. During a week-long hands-on course, developers learn the ins and outs of Magnolia CMS and walk out ready to create outstanding sites. In 2012, we expect to train more developers than ever before. This is where you step in.

You will be joining the Magnolia Services team as a trainer in Basel, Switzerland. You will be reponsible for training developers in our partner organization and at client sites. You will take the lead in planning the European training curriculum and contributing to the training material. In cooperation with our existing trainers you create new material and adapt the instruction to suit the needs of your audience. You are an experienced Web developer who has keen interest in sharing your knowledge and instituting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Learn Magnolia CMS inside-out.
• Become an expert in best practices.
• Train developers regularly in Basel, Switzerland or Brno, Czech Republic.
• Conduct custom on-site workshops at client location as requested.
• Continuously update and improve the training material.
• Lead an effort to build an eLearning site for independent study.
• Plan training calendar and allocate resources.
• Promote training opportunities through partner network and other channels.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in Java development, particulary Web application and front-end development
• Strong know-how of Web technologies and best practices
• Proven experience in training and presentation. Desire to improve skills further.
• Concrete examples of training curricula and material that you have created and taught. 
• Ability to speak English fluently. Other European languages a bonus. Training is conducted in English.
• Natural speaker, clear communicator.
• Experience as a consultant or other client-facing roles.

Location

Place of work is Basel, Switzerland, or Kromeriz, Czech Republic. Our job openings are full time employment opportunities. We do not cover relocation costs.

We have an amazing office in the Basel old town with a huge terrace overlooking the Rhine river. Excellent food nearby. Table football, BBQ or swimming in the river during lunch break are typical activities should you desire to leave your Mac. Free coffee/espresso is part of the package.

Company Description

Magnolia CMS is the open source content management system that delivers simplicity on an enterprise scale. Its outstanding combination of ease-of-use with a flexible, standards-based Java architecture has attracted enterprise customers including: ING, JBoss.org, Johnson & Johnson, Lloyds TSB, Sony, Seat, Unilever and The US Department of Defense. Magnolia is used by governments and leading Fortune 500 enterprises, and in more than 100 countries on all continents of the world.

Magnolia International Ltd. is the creator of Magnolia CMS. Full global service, support, implementation, consulting and training for enterprise clients are delivered by Magnolia together with its international network of qualified partners. Find out more about Magnolia at www.magnolia-cms.com