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.

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 and/or company performance.

Caylent is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a proud 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.