Job description
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 Cloud Engineering Practice Leader will be responsible for leading, growing, and evolving our cloud engineering practice. This individual will set the technical vision, establish best practices, and ensure the successful delivery of cloud solutions for enterprise clients. The role requires deep expertise in AWS technologies, a strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a large, diverse team 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 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.
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
- 100% remote work
- Private Health Insurance
- Flexible Time Off
- Competitive phantom equity
- 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
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.
