Senior Data Architect

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!

The Mission

Autonomous technical authority owning architecture for complex, high-impact data solutions and modernization programs. Senior Architects provide strategic technical leadership while remaining hands-on in critical areas. They demonstrate mastery in one core area (between Data Platform Development and Data Migration & Modernization) and broad architectural fluency across the full data lifecycle.

Your Assignment 

• Own architectural direction for large, distributed data platforms or enterprise modernization efforts


• Ensure consistency, scalability, security, and long-term viability


• Communicate complex trade-offs to technical and executive stakeholders


• Produce authoritative architectural guidance and standards


• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices

Required Technical Competencies:

Platform Mastery Path:

• Enterprise-scale modern data platform architecture


• Advanced ingestion, processing, and storage patterns


• Distributed systems optimization


• Platform automation and operational excellence


• Cost and performance governance

Modernization Mastery Path:

• Enterprise migration programs across multiple legacy systems


• Deep RDBMS architecture and performance expertise


• Large-scale schema refactoring and modernization strategies


• Risk-managed migration execution


• Cloud-native database platforms at scale

Across Both:

• Architecture assessments and estimations


• Technical governance and quality enforcement


• Strategic technology evolution

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years delivering complex data solutions or modernization initiatives


• 5+ years of cloud architecture leadership

Language

• Advanced English (minimum C1).

Benefits 

• 100% remote work


• Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan


• 100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents


• Long-Term Disability


• 4% Pension match (employer contribution)


• Unlimited Vacations


• Sick Leave 


• Paid Holidays 


• Parental Leave


• Competitive stock options plan


• Paid for exams and certifications


• Peer bonus awards


• State of the art laptop and tools


• Equipment & Office Stipend


• Individual professional development plan


• 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 $163,000 - $185,000  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: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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