Principal Cloud Software Architect

• Lead software development project teams delivering AI-first, production-ready solutions at significant scale and complexity
• Own technical requirements gathering, technical decision-making, backlog generation and refinement, and architectural decisions
• Lead discovery sessions with senior client stakeholders and formulate requirements into a workable backlog
• Build and defend architecture diagrams for engineering teams and client leadership
• Contribute hands-on to AI-first software development
• Create, automate, and refine AI-driven testing
• Coach and mentor teammates, software engineers, Enterprise Architects, and Engineering Managers
• Serve as senior escalation point by identifying delivery risks, technical roadblocks, and relationship friction
• Own status reporting and communication with client leadership, including steering committees and business reviews
• Collaborate with project managers, peers, and leaders to resolve client, technical, and team challenges
• Support pre-sales through scope development, contract document review, and client presentations
• Travel up to 25% depending on business needs

• 8+ years of proven experience in software development and cloud-native systems
• Experience managing professional services engagements and cross-functional projects, including engagements involving multiple stakeholders, legacy systems, or significant integration complexity
• Strong background in established engineering practices and scalable architectures
• Experience with more than one backend language such as Python, Node.js, C#, or TypeScript
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, MVC, or .NET
• Learning and building with AI both for productivity and for enhancing client solutions
• Deep experience and expertise building with AWS
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• Experience in API integrations across applications, vendors, and cloud environments
• Understanding of event-based systems, queues, and microservices
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust with senior client stakeholders
• Desire to integrate innovative technologies into development workflow
• Proven ability to lead a workstream and support others while contributing individually under the scale and visibility of large enterprise engagements
• Current legal authorization to work in Brazil; Caylent cannot sponsor visa or work permit applications
• Preferred: degree in a computing-related field
• Preferred experience with UX/UI, LLMs, AgentCore, GenAI, automated testing, CI/CD, IaC, large-scale system modernization or legacy migration, and enterprise IT governance processes

• 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