Technical Trainer - (US-NY-Uniondale - 11556)

Minimum Education: Tech School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CNYTrain
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OpenLink is a leading software developer of trading and risk management software for major financial institutions and large multi-national corporations. OpenLink is looking for a talented Technical Trainer who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced, innovative, and growing environment. This person would become an integral part of an energetic team of creative and inventive educators. You will have the ability to develop learning content using multiple learning modes and media. This is a full time position, and will be located out of our Uniondale, Long Island office. This position requires 50% travel domestically and internationally. If you enjoy training and working with various databases, developing software and programming applications, this might be a great position for you.

You will be responsible for facilitating our internal and client product training classes. The Trainer will be involved in creating, reviewing, and implementing training services rolled out by OpenLink. You will also prepare system training databases for the training courses. The Training Specialist will work with Project Managers on training needs analysis and course follow up after completion of classes. You will have the ability to create new and engaging classroom training programs.

The Training Specialist will rotate with other trainers in teaching our internal OpenLink University class. Here, new employees have the opportunity to gain exposure to OpenLink in general and the different products we offer. You will also rotate with other trainers traveling to various client sites. At client sites, you will be required to teach a number of different classes related to OpenLink products.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
-A Bachelors degree, preferably in computer science, engineering; or education or certification as a Technical Trainer
-Should be technically savvy with knowledge of Java, C, C++, C#, Perl
-3-5 years experience in developing and delivering technical training courses to internal and external clients
-Excellent presentation and classroom management skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
-Experience with Financial or Energy trading environment is a plus
Ability to analyze training feedback and as a result of this data, help modify various programs
-Must have great oral and written skills
-Willingness to travel 50% of the time is a must; certain trips might be on short notice