Senior Director of Cloud Architecture and Engineering

Summary

Join Caylent, a fully remote global cloud native services company, as a Senior Director to lead our Cloud Engineering practice. You will be responsible for leading, growing, and evolving our cloud engineering practice, setting the technical vision, establishing best practices, and ensuring successful delivery of cloud solutions for enterprise clients. This role requires deep expertise in AWS technologies, strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a large, diverse team. You will oversee a team of 200+ cloud engineers, architects, and consultants. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, 100% remote work, and unlimited paid time off.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Cloud Engineering Practice, ensuring alignment with company objectives and AWS best practices
• Establish and promote industry-leading methodologies, frameworks, and architectures for cloud-native solutions
• Lead and mentor a team of 200+ cloud engineers, architects, and consultants, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
• Oversee the successful execution of cloud engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence
• Strengthen our collaboration with AWS, leveraging latest technologies and programs to enhance our service offerings
• Support pre-sales efforts, contribute to go-to-market strategies, and help drive revenue growth by aligning technical capabilities with business opportunities
• Stay ahead of industry trends, drive innovation within the practice, and represent the company in conferences, webinars, and AWS-related events
• Drive the development and implementation of AI-powered cloud solutions

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
• Additional Compensation Components: In addition to the base salary, the compensation package may include bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives