Principal Data Architect - Not an Active Opening, Building Talent Pipeline

Caylent; A distancia; MXN 2,163,000 - 2,705,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cloud services company is seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex cloud-based data solutions. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in data systems design, strong knowledge of AWS technologies, and expertise in data governance. The successful candidate will define strategies for clients, guide technical interviews, and foster high-level standards for data practices. The position also offers competitive benefits and a collaborative global team environment.

Servicios

Medical insurance

Generous holidays and flexible PTO

Paid for exams and certifications

Peer bonus awards

State of the art laptop and tools

Annual stipend for learning and development

Formación

• Minimum 10 years of experience designing complex data systems.
• Strong experience in AWS data technologies and Big Data tooling.
• Proficient in data governance, BI dashboards, and visualizations.

Responsabilidades

• Define strategic roadmaps and targeted outcomes for clients.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based data solutions.
• Oversee development and implementation of data standards.

Conocimientos

AWS data landscape

Relational database design

Data modeling

Big data processing

Machine Learning

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Python for analytics

Descripción del empleo

Principal Data Architect - Not an Active Opening, Building Talent Pipeline

MEXICO

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.

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!

About the Job

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Principal Data Architect to join our Cloud Data Engineering Practice. The Principal Data Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex cloud‑based data solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud data and analytics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic roadmaps and targeted outcomes for our clients in a consultative capacity
• Act as a data engineering SME to define upcoming engagements working with our pre‑sales teams
• Perform technical interviews for Architect and Engineer candidates as well as provide technical guidance to Architects and Engineers
• Oversee the development and implementation of data standards and operating procedures

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in the AWS data landscape
• 10 years of experience designing and building complex data systems, including:
  • Relational database design, optimization and migration
  • Data modeling for both transactional and analytics systems, including implementation of industry standard data models
  • BI dashboards and visualizations
  • Data Governance and MDM
  • Big data processing using Spark, streaming solutions, and NoSQL
  • Machine Learning and MLOps with proficiency in SageMaker
  • GenAI foundational models and related frameworks, proficiency in Bedrock
  • DataOps practices (Infrastructure as Code, Data Testing, Data Versioning, etc)
• Traditional Data experience (at least 2)
• New Data experience (at least 2)
• Experience with at least two of these:
  • Infrastructure as Code tools
  • CI/CD pipelines and tools
  • Python for analytics (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.) and automation
• Strong drive towards standardizing and documenting our approach and solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Medical insurance for you and eligible dependents

Generous holidays and flexible PTO

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

This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs.

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

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. These tools are designed to support — not replace — human decision‑making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals. 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.

We are a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us 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.

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 [e-mail].