CDW · 1 day ago
Principal Strategic Architect - Managed Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expCDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers. The Principal Applications Architect is responsible for designing and supporting the implementation of managed services applications and platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy and overseeing the integration of new technology solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and plan custom software platforms and seamless platform integrations foundational to our Managed Services capabilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree, a plus
Company
CDW
At CDW, we know how to make technology work so people can do great things.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$58.74M2015-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $58.74M
2013-06-27IPO
2008-07-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Christine Leahy
President & CEO
Sanjay Sood
Chief Technology Officer
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