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 MissionCaylent's Anthropic Business Unit is a dedicated AI services practice built in partnership with Anthropic — Anthropic's first pure‐play delivery partner. Engagements are production‐grade: agents, data products, AI‐augmented operations, workforce transformation.Your AssignmentOwn the full client relationship on your account from discovery through closeMake architecture and build decisions appropriate to the client's environment and constraints; stand behind themRun discovery, architecture reviews, and stakeholder interviews independently; translate ambiguous problems into scoped, deliverable workIdentify scope creep and manage it — surface risks before they become problemsIdentify and surface expansion opportunitiesTransfer capability that lasts: documented, runnable, maintainable software or automations that work after you leaveContribute IP back to the practice after every engagement: patterns, templates, and reusable componentsYour Qualifications5+ years of engineering or technical delivery experience with meaningful time in embedded or client‐facing contextsProven solo account delivery: evidence you've owned a client relationship from kickoff through close without supervisionHands‐on depth in one or more of: LLM application development, cloud‐native architecture (AWS preferred),
backend systems at scale, or enterprise business automationDemonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and manage your own delivery quality inside client environmentsStrong communicator: technically precise with engineers, transparent and confident with VP‐level leadership; adjusts depth without losing accuracyHigh tolerance for ambiguity; consistently delivers value before all requirements are definedPreferred QualificationsExperience building production AI systems: RAG pipelines, agents, fine‐tuned models, or LLM‐native applicationsHands‐on with Claude, AWS Bedrock, or equivalent — model parameters, prompt architecture, tool useBackground in a consulting firm, systems integrator, or professional services environmentFamiliarity with SOW‐based delivery and scope managementAWS certifications: Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, or equivalentOperational PreferredBackground in management consulting, enterprise SaaS implementation, or a business function you know deeply from the insideExperience designing and running AI enablement programs for non‐technical business audiencesHands‐on with Zapier, Power Automate, Airtable, or similar; familiarity with enterprise systems like Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNowTrack record working cross‐functionally — comfortable in Finance and Legal and Operations in the same engagementWho Thrives hereYou carry an account without daily check‐ins, read tension in a client org before it surfaces, and bring expansion signals forward without being asked.
This role is structured around full account ownership — people who do well here are energized by that autonomy and accountability.Why This TeamThe work is at the frontier — agents, AI product builds, enterprise adoption — and you own the outcomes, not just the hours. Autonomy with backing: minimal oversight in the field, a strong technical bench behind you when the problem warrants it. Advancement tied to delivery performance and expansion generation, not tenure.Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependentsLong‐Term DisabilityUnlimited VacationsPaid HolidaysPaid for exams and certificationsPeer bonus awardsState of the art laptop and toolsEquipment & Office StipendAnnual stipend for Learning and DevelopmentWork with an amazing worldwide team and in an incredible corporate cultureTravel RequirementThis role may require up to 50% travel, depending on business needs.VisaNOTE: We're unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.Base Salary RangeThe expected base salary range for this position is CAD $150,000 - $235,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Additional Compensation ComponentsIn 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.EEO StatementAt Caylent, we are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. 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
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📌 Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Caylent
📍 Ottawa