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Senior Data Architect

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Hiring Remotely in United States
150K-170K Annually
Senior level
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
150K-170K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Data Architect will own architectural direction for large data platforms, ensuring scalability and security while leading modernization efforts and communicating with stakeholders.
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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, either from home or in a shared workspace
  • Competitive base salary plus bonus structure
  • 401k with 4% company match
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits with company paying up to 75%
  • Generous holidays and paid time off
  • State of the art laptop and tools 
  • Equipment & Office Stipend
  • Individual professional development plan
  • Work with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate culture

Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this position is $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: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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 [email protected] 

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 [email protected].

Top Skills

Amazon Web Services (Aws)
Rdbms

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