Principal Data Architect

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Principal Data Architect to join our Cloud Data Engineering Practice. The Principal Data Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex cloud-based data solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud data and analytics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic roadmaps and targeted outcomes for our clients in a consultative capacity
• Act as a data engineering SME to define upcoming engagements working with our pre-sales teams
• Perform technical interviews for Architect and Engineer candidates as well as provide technical guidance to Architects and Engineers
• Oversee the development and implementation of data standards and operating procedures

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in AWS data landscape
• 10 years of experience designing and building complex data systems as well as experience in these areas:
• Traditional Data (At least 2):
• Relational database design, optimization and migration
• Data modeling for both transactional and analytics systems including implementation of industry standard data models
• BI dashboards and visualizations
• Data Governance and MDM
• New Data (at least 2):
• Big data processing using Spark, Streaming solutions, and NoSQL
• Machine Learning and MLOps with proficiency in Sagemaker
• GenAI Foundational Models as well as approaches and frameworks used in conjunction with them with proficiency in Bedrock
• DataOps practices (Infrastructure as Code, Data Testing, Data Versioning, etc)
• Experience with at least two of these:
• Infrastructure as Code tools
• CI/CD pipelines and tools
• Python for analytics (numpy, pandas, matplotlib etc) and automation
• Strong drive towards standardizing and documenting our approach and solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• Up to 25% travel, depending on business needs

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan
• 100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents
• Competitive phantom equity
• Long-Term Disability
• 4% Pension match (employer contribution)
• Unlimited Vacations
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 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

Company Description

Caylent is an AI-first cloud services company that helps organizations turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business impact. As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner and a charter member of Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network, we combine deep expertise in AWS, artificial intelligence, and Anthropic’s Claude platform to help customers modernize their technology, build intelligent products, and move AI from experimentation into production.

We are a fully remote global company 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.