Principal Solution Architect – Platform Engineering

CDW

. Lead the development and delivery of tailored assessment and service solutions, including architecture design, technology optimizations, health checks, deployment roadmaps, and advisory services.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and delivery of tailored assessment and service solutions, including architecture design, technology optimizations, health checks, deployment roadmaps, and advisory services.
Accurately design and scope professional services engagements leveraging on prem and hybrid cloud technology.
Drive strategic customer engagements, lead visioning sessions and align technology solutions with business outcomes.
Maintain deep technical expertise in their role; Is the "Go To" person for platform engineering solutions, both technically and strategically; is on the forefront of their solution(s) and the implications for CDW offerings.
Lead technical discovery sessions with C-level executives, IT leaders, and engineering teams to understand business objectives, technical constraints, and modernization goals
Maintain top-level certifications and continuing education across CDW’s strategic partner ecosystem.
Actively participate in and speak at industry events and conferences, establishing yourself and CDW as leaders in the digital transformation space.
Produce thought leadership content, whitepapers, and internal enablement material to strengthen CDW’s intellectual property and market presence.
Build and sustain deep relationships with customers, sellers, and technology partners to foster long-term growth and customer satisfaction.
Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes across verticals, advising clients on how to stay competitive and compliant.
Leads the development of Statements of Work, RPFs, RFIs, and proposal content for cross-technology solutions with high levels of accuracy and quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years delivering, architecting or selling complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support.
Or, 14+ years delivering, architecting or selling complex technical solutions including planning, development, implementation and support.
Previous direct customer consulting experience or equivalent understanding of role responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex sales cycles in large enterprise environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels, including executive stakeholders.
Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to support team development across sales and technical roles.
Thought leadership in the form of published content, public speaking, or industry recognition.
Master’s degree in business, Technology, or a related field, a plus.
Experience building go-to-market strategies or leading product/solution development in a professional services organization, a plus.
Recognition as an industry expert in one or more verticals (e.g., healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail), a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

architecture designtechnology optimizationdeployment roadmapprofessional services engagementcloud technologytechnical discoverycross-technology solutionscomplex technical solutionsplanningimplementation

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsinfluencecoachingmentoringleadershiprelationship buildingthought leadershipteam developmentstrategic alignment

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreetop-level certificationscontinuing education