Senior Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

 

Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology using Amazon Web Services (AWS). We provide a full-range of AWS services including: workload migrations & modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security & compliance and everything in between. At Caylent, our people always come first. 

We are a fully remote global company with employees in Canada, the United States and Latin America. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity. Come talk to us to learn more about what it means to be a Caylien!

The Mission

We are seeking a talented Senior Director to lead our Cloud Engineering practice. The Cloud Engineering Practice Leader will be responsible for leading, growing, and evolving our cloud engineering practice. This individual will set the technical vision, establish best practices, and ensure the successful delivery of cloud solutions for enterprise clients. The role requires deep expertise in AWS technologies, a strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a large, diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Your Assignment

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice Leadership: Define and execute the strategic vision for the Cloud Engineering Practice, ensuring alignment with company objectives and AWS best practices.
• Technical Excellence: Establish and promote industry-leading methodologies, frameworks, and architectures for cloud-native solutions.
• People Management: Lead and mentor a team of 200+ cloud engineers, architects, and consultants, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Delivery Excellence: Oversee the successful execution of cloud engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• AWS Partnership: Strengthen our collaboration with AWS, leveraging latest technologies and programs to enhance our service offerings.
• Business Growth: Support pre-sales efforts, contribute to go-to-market strategies, and help drive revenue growth by aligning technical capabilities with business opportunities.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends, drive innovation within the practice, and represent the company in conferences, webinars, and AWS-related events.
• AI & Emerging Technologies Leadership: Drive the development and implementation of AI-powered cloud solutions.

Your Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a professional services company
• Proven experience leading and scaling a cloud engineering practice or department, ideally within an AWS-focused services company.
• Deep expertise in AWS services, architectures, and best practices.
• Strong background in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud security.
• Ability to drive business outcomes, manage budgets, and align technical capabilities with revenue goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with enterprise clients across various industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field 
• AWS, Kubernetes, or HashiCorp Certifications

Benefits

• Medical Insurance for you and eligible dependents 
• 100% remote work
• 401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Competitive phantom equity
• Company issued laptop
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development
• Unlimited Paid Time Off, following a 90-day probationary period
• 10 Paid Holidays

Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this position is $210,000 - $245,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

NOTE: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Additional Compensation Components: In addition to the base salary, the compensation package may include bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives. The specific components will vary depending on the role and individual an