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! About the Job We are seeking a Principal Data Strategist to join our strategic customer portfolio. This role embeds you with our most important enterprise clients—working side-by-side with their executives, data leaders, and business stakeholders to transform how they leverage data as a strategic asset. This is not a traditional data consultant role. As a Principal Data Strategist, you'll bridge business strategy and technical execution, owning the "why" and "what" of data transformation while partnering with architects on the "how." You'll have direct line of sight to your customers' biggest business challenges and will design the strategic roadmaps that unlock measurable value from their data investments. As a Principal Data Strategist, you'll be at the intersection of strategy, governance, and AI enablement, helping customers build modern data platforms that drive business outcomes. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategic direction, the backing of a leading AWS Premier Partner, and the opportunity to define how data strategy is delivered at scale. Your Assignment - Lead Strategic Planning Engagements: Own the full lifecycle of outcome-focused planning engagements from discovery through executive readout, helping organizations systematically leverage data as a strategic asset. - Diagnose and Align Stakeholders: Facilitate alignment across executive sponsors and business consumers using strategy frameworks, defining measurable business outcomes that connect to real impact. - Build Executive-Ready Business Cases: Develop TCO/ROI models and financial justifications that articulate data equity and platform investments in language that resonates with the C-suite. - Design Data Governance Frameworks: Create operating models, stewardship structures, policies, and compliance controls for both structured and unstructured data environments. - Deliver Implementation Roadmaps: Build actionable, phased roadmaps with clear accountability, organizational change management strategies, and realistic milestones. - Assess Data and AI Maturity: Conduct baselining across strategy, processes, architecture, governance, and people dimensions, including AI/GenAI readiness for RAG and analytics agents. - Drive Strategic Account Growth: Uncover new opportunities through planning engagements and collaborate with Account Executives and Customer Solutions Architects to develop the pipeline. - Support Talent and Teams: Perform technical evaluations for strategist and architect candidates, and provide strategic guidance to engagement teams. - Advance the Practice: Refine methodologies, create reusable frameworks, and codify lessons learned to mature Caylent's Modern Data Strategy offering. Requirements Experience - 4+ years in the AWS data and analytics landscape - 10+ years in data strategy, governance, architecture, or analytics consulting with enterprise clients Skills & Capabilities: - Proven ability to align data strategy with business outcomes and communicate the "why" as clearly as the "how" - Quick learner who can rapidly understand a client's data landscape, workflows, organizational dynamics, and constraints - Strong consulting mindset: able to diagnose, scope, and structure solutions to ambiguous data challenges - Exceptional communicator - able to shift seamlessly between technical discussions with data architects and strategic conversations with C-suite executives - Expert facilitator of workshops and strategy sessions with excellent storytelling skills - Deep understanding of modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, AWS-native stack) - Experience with AI/ML strategy and hands-on use of enterprise AI platforms (Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or comparable) Domain Expertise: - Data governance frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or similar) - Strong drive to standardize methodologies and create reusable frameworks Flexibility: - Willingness to travel for customer and AWS meetings Preferred Qualifications - AWS certifications or data governance certifications - Experience working across regulated industries (financial services, insurance, healthcare, higher education) - Background partnering with data architects and engineers to translate strategy into technical execution - Experience building or scaling a data strategy practice within a consulting organization Benefits - Medical Insurance for you and eligible dependents - 401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting - Competitive phantom equity - Company issued laptop - Dental and Vision insurance - Term Disability Insurance - Term Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Account - Equipment & Office Stipend - Annual stipend for Learning and Development - Unlimited Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs. Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $210,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional Compensation Components: In 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. 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.

• Own end-to-end reliability for core data pipelines—from ingestion through billing and reporting outputs. • Build observability foundations: health dashboards, tiered alerting and on-call signals that are actionable, not noisy. • Harden data ingestion with typed staging, quarantine patterns, freshness gates and safe backfill and replay capabilities. • Enforce schema contracts and quality validation so failures are caught in CI, not discovered by stakeholders. • Establish clear boundaries between governed core data and downstream BI and reporting layers. • Lead incident retrospectives that fix root causes, not just symptoms, and reduce future on-call burden. • Mentor 2–4 data engineers through code reviews, pairing and growth conversations.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes to support reporting, analytics, and operational needs • Integrate and manage data across enterprise systems such as ERP, HRIS, CRM, and financial platforms • Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality through validation, monitoring, and governance best practices • Build and optimize data models to support dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical data solutions • Troubleshoot and resolve data integration and system interface issues • Document system architecture, data flows, business rules, and integration logic • Support system upgrades, implementations, and enhancements by ensuring data architecture alignment • Develop and maintain APIs or other integration mechanisms between business systems • Establish and maintain data security standards and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations • Support financial audit readiness and compliance reporting and data lake extraction requests • Enable advanced analytics and AI initiatives • Perform other duties as required

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As a Data Strategist, you will play a vital role in supporting the development and implementation of ATPCO’s commercial strategy. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who leverages analytical thinking, technical skills, and business acumen to uncover key insights, findings, and recommendations that drive corporate objectives. - Collect and organize data from various sources (revenue, product usage, customer insights, etc.), analyze it, and develop data-driven recommendations for leadership. - Conduct research and provide analysis to support changes or improvements in business practices. - Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies within the department and across divisions. - Support the automation of data reporting tools and create clear, user-friendly data visualizations. - Develop analytical frameworks to better understand customer behavior and trends. - Assist with the configuration, testing, and maintenance of enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to enhance business operations and customer processes. - Contribute to the development, automation, and validation of KPI reports. - Help design, document, and maintain operational processes to ensure consistency and efficiency. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Business Analysis, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field. - Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, automation, and visualization using formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query. - Proficient in Power BI and SQL, with experience designing interactive dashboards and delivering data-driven insights. - Experience with Microsoft Power Apps or Power Automate to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and support process automation. - Knowledgeable in data modeling techniques and data management best practices. - Skilled in developing clear, compelling presentations, primarily using PowerPoint. - Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple divisions and teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product. - Highly organized, with excellent time management, planning, and attention to detail. - Able to translate complex data and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. - Demonstrates leadership and initiative in managing projects and delivering results. - Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Requirements - Unfortunately, at this time we are only able to consider U.S. citizens and green card holders. Benefits - Remote-First Culture – Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire. - “Leave Your Way” PTO – Take the time you need, when you need it. - 401(k) with Generous Employer Match – Invest in your future. - Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, & mental health. - Global Tuition and Gym Reimbursement – Learn and grow on us. - Standby Flight Program – Explore the world. - Inclusive, Collaborative Culture – Be seen, heard, and valued. Company Description ATPCO is the world's primary source for air fare content, holding over 200 million fares across 160 countries. Every day, the travel industry relies on ATPCO's technology and data solutions to help millions of travelers reach their destinations efficiently. Join us and contribute to the development of innovative applications that power global travel. ATPCO is everywhere people buy flights. We’ve built a remote-first culture rooted in trust, transparency, and belonging. With open-door leadership, weekly 1:1s, and real-time recognition, we keep our people connected and valued—no matter where they work. Our cultural pillars of Collaboration, Empowerment, Innovation, Learning, Transparency, and Trust guide how we show up for one another and grow together.