Data Architect - Not an Active Opening, Building Talent Pipeline at Caylent

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>At Caylent, our people always come first. &nbsp;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!</p></div><h4><strong>The Mission</strong></h4> <p>Architect responsible for designing enterprise-scale data solutions within engagements, guiding technical direction, and ensuring high standards of performance, security, and scalability.</p> <p>Architects maintain primary depth in one core area (between Data Platform Development and Data Migration &amp; Modernization) while maintaining architectural awareness across both.</p> <div class="job-preview-styles__description--2BkR3" data-ui="job-description"> <h4>Your Qualifications</h4> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities:</span></p> <ul> <li>Lead architectural design for data platforms or modernization programs</li> <li>Ensure technical viability, scalability, and production readiness</li> <li>Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs clearly</li> <li>Produce architectural documentation, assessments, and roadmaps</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Required Technical Qualifications</span></p> <p>Platform Architecture Focus:</p> <ul> <li>End-to-end modern data platform architecture design (lakehouse, ingestion, processing, access layers)</li> <li>Experience architecting scalable cloud-native systems</li> <li>Advanced distributed processing and streaming architectures</li> <li>Platform security, networking, and automation</li> <li>Cost estimation and performance optimization</li> </ul> <p>Migration &amp; Modernization Architecture Focus:</p> <ul> <li>Leading multi-database migration and modernization initiatives</li> <li>Deep expertise in OLTP/OLAP system design and schema evolution</li> <li>Advanced performance tuning, HA/DR, and security patterns</li> <li>Cloud-native database architecture across managed services</li> <li>Migration strategy, cutover planning, and risk mitigation</li> </ul> <p>Across Both:</p> <ul> <li>Architecture documentation and standards enforcement</li> <li>IaC and automation strategy</li> <li>FinOps-aligned design</li> </ul> <div class="job-preview-styles__description--2BkR3" data-ui="job-description"> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Experience Requirements&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>6+ years in data engineering, database engineering, or architecture roles</li> <li>3+ years designing cloud-based data solutions</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Language</span></p> <p>Advanced English (minimum C1).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <h4><strong>Benefits&nbsp;</strong></h4> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">100% remote work</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous holidays and flexible PTO</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive phantom equity</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paid for exams and certifications</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peer bonus awards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">State of the art laptop and tools</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equipment &amp; Office Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Individual professional development plan</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Annual stipend for Learning and Development</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate culture</span></li> </ul> <p><em>This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs.&nbsp;</em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="layout-styles__content--2Kv6p" data-ui="careers-page-content"> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">NOTE: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.</em></p> <p>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.<br>These tools are designed to support — not replace — human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals.<br>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.<br>If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Caylent is a place where everyone belongs</strong>. 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> 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 [email protected].</div></div>