Senior Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

Caylent; Canada; On-site; CAD 228,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Caylent, a cloud-native services company, is seeking a Senior Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering to lead their Cloud Engineering practice. This role involves setting technical vision, managing a large team, and ensuring high-quality delivery of cloud solutions for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AWS technologies and a strong business acumen.

Benefits

Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan

100% Premium Coverage for employee and dependents

Long-Term Disability

Unlimited Vacations

Paid Holidays

Paid for exams and certifications

Peer bonus awards

State of the art laptop and tools

Equipment & Office Stipend

Annual stipend for Learning and Development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cloud engineering or software development.
• 5+ years in a leadership role at a professional services company.
• Experience with enterprise clients across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Cloud Engineering Practice.
• Lead and mentor a team of 200+ cloud engineers and architects.
• Oversee the successful execution of cloud engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Engineering

AWS Expertise

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Cloud Security

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

HashiCorp Certifications

Job description

Senior Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

CANADA

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 CloudEngineering Practice Leader will be responsible for leading, growing, and evolving our cloudengineering practice. This individual will set the technical vision, establish best practices, andensure the successful delivery of cloud solutions for enterprise clients. The role requires deepexpertise in AWS technologies, a strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a large, diverseteam 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 cloudsecurity.
• Ability to drive business outcomes, manage budgets, and align technical capabilitieswith 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
• Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan
• 100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents
• Long-Term Disability
• Unlimited Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Paid for exams and certifications
• Peer bonus awards
• State of the art laptop and tools
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development
• Work with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate culture

Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this position is CAD 228,000 - CAD 267,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.

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