<div><p>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 and modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security and compliance, and everything in between.</p> <p>At Caylent, our people always come first.  We are a global company and operate fully remote 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!</p></div><h3><strong>The Mission</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>Your Assignment</strong></h3> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Practice Leadership:</strong> Define and execute the strategic vision for the Cloud Engineering Practice, ensuring alignment with company objectives and AWS best practices.</li> <li><strong>Technical Excellence:</strong> Establish and promote industry-leading methodologies, frameworks, and architectures for cloud-native solutions.</li> <li><strong>People Management:</strong> Lead and mentor a team of 200+ cloud engineers, architects, and consultants, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.</li> <li><strong>Delivery Excellence:</strong> Oversee the successful execution of cloud engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.</li> <li><strong>AWS Partnership:</strong> Strengthen our collaboration with AWS, leveraging latest technologies and programs to enhance our service offerings.</li> <li><strong>Business Growth:</strong> Support pre-sales efforts, contribute to go-to-market strategies, and help drive revenue growth by aligning technical capabilities with business opportunities.</li> <li><strong>Innovation &amp; Thought Leadership:</strong> Stay ahead of industry trends, drive innovation within the practice, and represent the company in conferences, webinars, and AWS-related events.</li> <li><strong>AI &amp; Emerging Technologies Leadership:</strong> Drive the development and implementation of AI-powered cloud solutions.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Your Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Proven experience leading and scaling a cloud engineering practice or department, ideally within an AWS-focused services company.</li> <li>Deep expertise in AWS services, architectures, and best practices.</li> <li>Strong background in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud security.</li> <li>Ability to drive business outcomes, manage budgets, and align technical capabilities with revenue goals.</li> <li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>Experience working with enterprise clients across various industries.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)</li> <li>Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field </li> <li>AWS, Kubernetes, or HashiCorp Certifications</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Medical Insurance for you and eligible dependents </li> <li>100% remote work</li> <li>401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting</li> <li>Competitive phantom equity</li> <li>Company issued laptop</li> <li>Dental and Vision insurance</li> <li>Term Disability Insurance</li> <li>Term Life Insurance</li> <li>Flexible Spending Account</li> <li>Equipment &amp; Office Stipend</li> <li>Annual stipend for Learning and Development</li> <li>Unlimited Paid Time Off, following a 90-day probationary period</li> <li>10 Paid Holidays</li> </ul> <p><strong>Base Salary Range:</strong> The expected base salary range for this position is $210,000 - $245,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p><strong>Additional Compensation Components: </strong>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 and/or company performance.</p> <p> </p><div><div> <p><em>NOTE: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.</em></p> <p>At Caylent, we are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems to assist with the screening and evaluation of applications to help match candidate qualifications with job requirements.<br />These tools are designed to support — not replace — human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals.<br />If an AI or automated tool is used during your application process, it will only be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and your information will be handled in a secure and confidential manner.<br />If you have any questions, please contact talent@caylent.com </p> <p><strong>Caylent is a place where everyone belongs</strong>. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at Caylent.  </p> We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@caylent.com.</div></div>