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!
We are seeking a talented Senior Cloud Architect with Kubernetes expertise to join our growing Cloud Architecture & Engineering team. The right candidate is someone who has deep experience building a variety of cloud solutions, thrives in a consultancy role, and is passionate about working with our customers, partners, and employees to drive the business forward. Your mission will be to work alongside Caylent’s Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Project Managers to deliver AWS cloud solutions with a strong focus on Kubernetes and containerized environments across our diverse and innovative customer base. You’ll work with the latest technologies and with disruptive customers looking to bring innovative ideas to the market.
- Work daily on code and problem solve in code (not tickets): 65% hands-on, 35% architecture/R&D/meetings.
- Engage in a highly collaborative team environment, leveraging your Kubernetes expertise to architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
- Lead client engagements, acting as a trusted advisor to guide strategic cloud architecture decisions and solve complex technical challenges.
- Design, develop, and integrate complex DevOps pipelines, including build automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), security, monitoring, logging, and alerting.
- Build enterprise technology solutions in DevOps, Cloud (containerized environments), API and Container Management, performance, and stability using Agile methodology.
- Develop long-range plans with customers to adopt cloud-native and Kubernetes best practices.
- Ensure high quality of project delivery.
- 3+ years experience as an architect.
- Proven expertise with Kubernetes (K8s), including deployment, scaling, and management in production environments.
- Consultancy or advisory experience is essential, including managing client relationships and acting as a trusted technical advisor.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS, particularly EKS, Docker, and other container orchestration platforms.
- Ability to communicate technical objectives and solutions clearly to clients while establishing and cultivating a professional relationship.
- Strong knowledge of Serverless Frameworks, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, CloudFront, and Lambda.
- Experience implementing IaC in AWS (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
- Advanced hands-on DevOps automation and scripting expertise, preferably with JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Great verbal and written communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for working in a startup environment and the ability to be cross-functional.
- Natural curiosity and excitement for learning new technology.
Experience in some of the following:
- Kubernetes certification (CKA or CKAD) preferred.
- Migrations, CICD, and IaC tools.
- Cloud Security Best Practices
- Networking and incident, release, and change management processes
- Working in client-facing environments and on agile projects
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. If you are hired at Caylent, your base salary is determined on factors such as skills, experience, geographic location, and other market conditions. While it's not typical for offers to be made at the top of the range, please keep in mind that the base salary range is only one component of your overall compensation. Additionally, you are eligible for the benefits, bonuses, and incentives as listed above in the job description!
NOTE: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs.
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
Caylent Irvine, California, USA Office
4521 Campus Dr, Suite 344, Irvine, CA, United States, 92612
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