Senior AWS Cloud Architect at Caylent | $150K–$170K

Caylent; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) vesting

Open-source contributions

Job summary

Caylent, a fully remote AWS Premier Partner, is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Architect to lead client engagements and design scalable, secure cloud solutions on AWS.

You will work with observability tools and AI-enabled architectures, driving best practices, governance, and cost efficiency across diverse client environments. This role emphasizes leadership, on-call readiness, and collaboration with MSP teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services.
• 2+ years of code-defined infrastructure experience.
• 2+ years of CI/CD experience.
• Experience with Agile project management.
• 4 years of experience with Cloud Native patterns and services like AWS Lambda.
• 4 years of experience architecting and building scalable, automated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and provide thought leadership on scalable cloud architecture.
• Own the implementation of stories and engineering of advanced cloud work for clients.
• Write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in multiple frameworks and ensure security.
• Help clients increase automation and reduce manual work through code.
• Lead a team to align stakeholders around a common product vision.
• Oversee re-platforming and refactoring of existing systems.

Skills

AWS architecture

Leadership

Client-facing consulting

AI / Generative AI on AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Lambda

CloudWatch

X-Ray

Config

Datadog

Dynatrace

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Senior AWS Cloud Architect at Caylent | $150K–$170K — Remote

The $150K–$170K base is competitive for a Senior Cloud Architect in the US, though it sits at or slightly below top-of-market for principal-level AWS architects at hyperscalers or large tech firms (where $180K–$220K+ is common). The phantom equity and bonus components add meaningful upside at a growth-stage services firm. Total comp potential is strong for a consulting context.

Skills You'll Build

• Deep AWS architecture expertise (Lambda, CloudWatch, X-Ray, Config) — among the most marketable cloud skills in 2024–2025
• Observability toolchain fluency: Datadog, Dynatrace, OpenTelemetry — high-demand across enterprises
• Agentic AI and generative AI on AWS via the Anthropic/Claude partnership — a rare, cutting‑edge specialization
• Client‑facing consulting and stakeholder leadership — transferable to any senior IC or director track

Culture & Growth Signals

Caylent is a growth‑stage AWS Premier Partner — not a startup, but not a mega‑corp either. The MSP team context means you'll handle real production incidents and diverse client environments, accelerating your breadth of experience faster than most in‑house roles.

Green Flags: Unlimited PTO with 10 holidays, immediate 401(k) vesting, strong L&D investment, open‑source contributions encouraged.

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Watch For: MSP roles can involve significant on‑call pressure and context‑switching across multiple client environments simultaneously. The 24x7 operations component warrants clarifying on‑call rotation expectations during interviews.

Caylent is an AI‑first cloud services company that helps organizations turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business impact. As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner and a charter member of Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, we combine deep expertise in AWS, artificial intelligence, and Anthropic's Claude platform to help customers modernize their technology, build intelligent products, and move AI from experimentation into production.

Our capabilities span generative and agentic AI, cloud migration and modernization, cloud‑native application development, data and analytics, DevOps, managed services, security and compliance, and customer experience transformation. 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 Cloud Architect to join our growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) team.

Your Assignment

• Architecture and Solutions
  • Lead client engagements
  • Provide thought leadership around scalable next‑generation cloud architecture experience and operational guidance to clients
  • Lead cross‑functional implementation teams to deliver world‑class solutions to clients
  • Own the implementation of stories and other engineering of advanced cloud work for clients
  • Write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in multiple frameworks; break apart projects into independent components, taking into account different aspects of a stack and building stability and security into them
  • Help clients get work done smarter with automation and code
  • Lead a team to navigate complex bureaucratic relationships to bring all stakeholders together around a common product vision and strategy
  • Lead re‑platforming and refactoring efforts for existing systems
  • Lead client discovery and the creation of a prioritized backlog for continuous improvement initiatives
• Observability and Monitoring
  • Design, implement, and build scalable architectures leveraging AWS services with an emphasis on reliability, security, and cost efficiency
  • Build and maintain observability solutions using AWS native tools (e.g., CloudWatch, X‑Ray, Config) and partner tools (e.g., Datadog, Dynatrace, OpenTelemetry) for APM, infrastructure monitoring, logging, and tracing
  • Work with a 24x7 response team and operations leadership group to establish the precise collection of metrics, data, and logs needed to properly monitor an application or workload
  • Within this observability framework, help establish corresponding runbooks and automation that can be deployed when certain metrics and conditions are met
  • Work with the CloudOps teams to reduce noise and address root causes of issues surfaced
  • Partner with DevOps and security teams to ensure necessary resilience, security, and cost‑optimization features are embedded in solutions
• General
  • Learn, coach, and share knowledge and skills with other team members
  • Prepare work for team members of varying experience levels, defining stories and task‑type work
  • Contribute to internal IP and open source development
  • Participate in delivery efforts using Agile or other work methodologies
  • Build relationships with vendors and partners
  • Engage with clients including presentations, technical decisions, and education opportunities
  • Stay up to date on best practices and evolutionary capability in AWS
  • Be a technical team advocate, ensuring clear direction and efficient execution
  • Perform code reviews, provide feedback, and pair when beneficial
  • Write blog posts, do talks at community events, help achieve additional certifications in the AWS Partner Community, and help clients solve a variety of problems
  • Occasional travel may be required to meet stakeholders, kick off new projects, attend conferences, and attend company functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 6 years of general IT experience; or 8+ years of general IT experience (programming, hardware, software, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services
• 2+ years of code‑defined infrastructure experience
• 2+ years of Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) experience
• Experience with Agile Project Management or other project management methodologies
• 4 years of experience with Cloud Native patterns and services like AWS Lambda
• 4 years of experience architecting and building scalable, automated infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Associate and/or Professional Level Certification
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python, Node.js, TypeScript, GoLang, Java, C#, or similar languages
• Intermediate experience building scalable, automated infrastructure
• Intermediate experience in large‑scale enterprise IT environments
• Intermediate experience working in a consultative, client‑facing role
• Intermediate experience with Cloud Native patterns and services like AWS Lambda
• Experience with and knowledge of AWS and application observability concepts and methods
• Demonstrated documentation and presentation skills
• Communication: Effectively convey information, ideas, and instructions verbally and in writing
• Time Management: Plan and organize time to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Self Management: Manage one's own emotions, thoughts, and behavior across different situations
• Building Work Relationships: Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Problem Analysis: Identify, understand, and analyze problems to find solutions
• Persuasiveness: Present ideas and opinions effectively and influence others
• Technical Expertise: Understand, apply, and stay current with knowledge and practices in the field
• Leadership: Guide and inspire a team to achieve a common goal
• Planning: Set goals, develop action plans, and allocate resources to achieve desired outcomes
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, generate leads, and build relationships
• Medical Insurance for you and eligible dependents
• 401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• 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 USD $150,000 – $170,000 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.

NOTE: This position requires current legal authorization to work in the country where this position is located. Caylent is not able to sponsor visa or work permit applications at this time.

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. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] .

Caylent is a place where everyone belongs. 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.

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] .

Is this Senior Cloud Architect role truly fully remote? Yes, Caylent is a fully remote company with employees across the US, Canada, and Latin America. However, you must already have legal work authorization in the country where you are based, as Caylent does not sponsor visas or work permits. What is the salary range for this position? The base salary range is USD $150,000–$170,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, phantom equity, and other incentives. Does this role require on‑call availability? The job description references working with a 24x7 operations response team, so some on‑call or rotational availability is expected. Candidates should clarify the specific rotation expectations during the interview process. What AWS certifications are preferred for this role? AWS Associate and/or Professional Level Certifications are listed as preferred qualifications. Caylent also provides an annual Learning & Development stipend that can be used toward certification preparation. Is travel required for this remote position? Occasional travel may be required for client kick‑offs, stakeholder meetings, industry conferences, and company functions. The frequency is not specified but is described as occasional.

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