Senior Data Engineer

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

At Caylent, a Senior Data Engineer is an integral part of a cross-functional delivery team implementing data management solutions on AWS for our customers. You will work in a hands-on capacity to define RDS data sources, develop ETL jobs, and manage data warehouses. You will participate in daily standups with your team and in biweekly agile ceremonies with the customer. Your manager will have a weekly 1:1 with you to help guide you in your career and make the most of your time at Caylent.

Your Assignment

● Deliver complex data platform components or migration solutions independently
● Troubleshoot performance, scalability, and reliability issues
● Contribute to solution design and engineering standards
● Communicate technical topics clearly to peers and stakeholders
● Produce high-quality documentation and implementation reviews

Required Technical Competencies:

Platform Development Focus:

Strong experience building scalable cloud-native data platforms and pipelines

Advanced knowledge of modern data lake/lakehouse practices

Hands-on experience with distributed processing (Spark/PySpark or equivalent)

Experience with streaming or event-driven ingestion patterns

Python with solid engineering principles (OOP, testing)

Migration & Modernization Focus:

Strong expertise in relational databases and schema design

Advanced query optimization and performance troubleshooting

Experience executing large-scale migrations and modernization efforts

Knowledge of HA/DR patterns, security, and cost optimization

Automation and scripting for migration workflows

Across Both:

Infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD integration

Cloud security fundamentals

Cost-aware design

Experience Requirements:

4+ years RDBMS or data engineering experience.

2+ years of AWS-based implementations.

Language: 

Upper-Intermediate English (minimum B2).

Benefits

100% remote work

Generous holidays and flexible PTO

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

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 talent@caylent.com 

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 hr@caylent.com.