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CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.
Principal Strategic Architect - Managed Services
Location
United States
Posted
74 days ago
Salary
$154K - $212K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Strategic Architect - Managed Services
CDW
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. The Principal Applications Architect is responsible for designing and supporting the implementation of our managed services applications and platforms that provide comprehensive remote monitoring, management and operations upon which thousands of our customers depend. This includes ensuring that the platform architecture and methods align with the organization's business strategy and goals. The role involves strategic planning, governance, and overseeing the integration of new technology solutions. What you will do - Design and plan custom software platforms and seamless platform integrations foundational to our Managed Services capabilities. This includes architecting solutions that enable robust integration with SaaS services, cloud environments, and AI agents, ensuring these systems work together to deliver comprehensive, scalable, and intelligent managed service offerings. - Define the overall architecture of Managed Services systems and solutions, choosing the appropriate technologies and components, defining how they interact, and ensuring that the architecture is scalable, reliable, and secure. - Evaluate new technologies, tools, and products to determine their suitability for our platforms, including benchmarking, and conducting proof of concept projects. - Create prototypes to ensure strategic vision translates into reality and fails fast when they do not. - Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines for development teams to ensure consistency and maintainability of systems. - Ensure that systems and solutions meet security and compliance requirements. - Design platforms and systems with a focus on performance and scalability to ensure that platforms can handle increased workloads and are optimized for speed and resource efficiency. - Implement AI-based automation processes and monitoring tools for predictive analytics and system health. - Apply automation best practices and configure automated workflows using industry-standard tools and frameworks. - Drive digital transformation initiatives by designing scalable digital solutions and fostering innovation across teams. - Effectively communicate and collaborate with Development teams, Infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that the architectural vision is understood and implemented. - Create and maintain documentation related to the architecture, roadmaps, design decisions, and technical specifications to help teams understand and implement the architecture correctly. - Resolve complex technical issues and challenges that may arise during the development and deployment of IT systems, providing guidance and solutions to overcome obstacles. - Balance technical requirements with budget constraints to make cost-effective decisions in technology selection and design to ensure that IT projects stay within budget. - Interact with technology vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure the organization gets the best value from third-party products and services. - Anticipate and keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions that can give the organization a competitive edge. - Ensure the quality of the IT systems by setting up quality assurance processes, testing procedures, and monitoring tools to catch and prevent defects and issues. What we expect of you - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 10 years’ experience in IT, including software development and systems architecture, OR 14 years’ experience in IT, software development, and systems architecture. - Passionate about technology with deep knowledge of numerous technologies, platforms, and frameworks relevant to architecting our globally scaled services platforms. - Expertise in Artificial Intelligence principles and applications, including developing and deploying machine learning models and designing AI-driven solutions. - Strong knowledge of automation tools and frameworks, with experience in deploying automated workflows and configuring automated systems. - Ability to develop and implement platform strategies that support organizational objectives. - Experience leading teams, collaborating with stakeholders across departments, and influencing decision-making at a strategic level. - Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation initiatives, drive innovation, and manage change effectively. - Understanding of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, particularly in sectors relevant to the organization. - A strong presenter and communicator that will engage and present to customers and sales teams getting them excited about our vision and capabilities. - Extensive and demonstrated understanding of software development methodologies and architectural patterns. - Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of network architecture, security principles, and infrastructure management. - Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and translating insights into actionable strategic plans that align with enterprise-wide organizational goals and market opportunities. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including collaboration, leadership, influencing, and conflict resolution. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Proven track record in enterprise-wide designing and implementing large-scale, complex IT systems and solutions. - Extensive experience in multiple IT domains, such as applications, data, infrastructure, security, and cloud services. - Master's degree, a plus. - Pay range: $ 154,500 - $ 212,740 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials We make technology work so people can do great things. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.
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