Senior Manager, Software Engineering

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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology
At CDW, our purpose is to make technology work so people can do great things.
The Role
The role involves managing high-performance software engineering teams, leading digital transformation initiatives, and ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives, utilizing various enterprise systems.
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Description

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.

Job Summary

Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can make a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and feel excited about your career and future. As a Fortune 200 leader, we are the driven professionals and technology experts that companies trust most to solve their IT challenges.

As a Senior Software Engineer Manager, you'll take on a high-profile, high-impact role for internal stakeholders and customers. Your experience in building and managing high-performance teams will help accelerate our growing business further. You will collaborate with other teams to develop new offerings, plan go-to-market strategies and lead your team of Software Engineers to execute those strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Salesforce, Azure Cloud Services, Workday, Navision, Sub Hub, Informatica, PeopleSoft and Enterprise Integrations, along with a proven track record of leading cross -functional teams and managing complex, large-scale digital transformation initiatives

What you will do

  • Lead and mentor a team of Software engineers, ensuring high-quality software development and delivery.
  • Mentoring and coaching a team of 15+ coworkers on the execution of optimal solution roadmaps while maintaining consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Exhibit and advance technology leadership while serving as trusted leader/advisor, trainer and "Go To" person for the solution, both technically and strategically.
  • Lead the implementation, customization, and ongoing optimization of enterprise systems, including Workday, Navision, Sub Hub, Informatica, and PeopleSoft, ensuring they align with business needs and industry best practices.
  • Ensure scalability, security, and compliance by applying best practices in enterprise architecture, data governance, and role-based access controls.
  • Optimize system performance by continuously monitoring and refining workflows, reducing redundancies and improving automation
  • Collaborate with business units and IT stakeholders to assess current processes, identify gaps, and implement solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.
  • Lead migration and upgrade projects for legacy systems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximizing system adoption across teams.
  • Leverage AI/ML and analytics capabilities to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision-making within these platforms.
  • Lead end-to-end digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy systems and migrating critical business applications to cloud platforms.
  • Ensure seamless data migration, system integrations, and performance tuning for high availability environments.
  • Ensure we build solutions that leverage our cross-practice expertise and drive client value and CDW differentiation

What we expect of you

Minimum basic requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in technical engineering or architecting.
  • 5+ years leading technical teams.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving Agile methodologies.
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams and executives.
  • Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with negotiation expertise to drive positive outcomes.
  • Experience managing multi-team collaboration in complex digital transformation projects.
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
  • Strong proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Flows.
  • Experience with Salesforce integrations (APEX REST APIs, MuleSoft, Data Loader, middleware solutions).
  • Azure Cloud & DevOps
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Azure SQL, etc.).
  • Expertise in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates).
  • Strong understanding of Azure security best practices, identity management (Azure AD), and networking.

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

  • Education: Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Certifications: PMP, Digital Leader (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
  • Technical Depth: Expertise in at least two areas: Salesforce Sales Cloud, Cloud Networking, Security, AI, Storage, Private/Hybrid/Public Cloud, Data Protection, Disaster Recovery.
  • Industry Trends: Experience with AI/ML-driven CRM solutions and cloud-native architectures

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.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in technical engineering or architecting
  • 5+ years leading technical teams
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving Agile methodologies
  • Expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Experience Cloud
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services and expertise in Azure DevOps

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CDW Compensation & Benefits Highlights

How does CDW ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?

CDW supports competitive pay and bonus plans through a broad total rewards approach that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, long-term financial support, and the stability of a large established company.

  • Total rewards philosophy: CDW’s compensation approach is built around more than base salary alone. Its ESG report says the company uses competitive compensation and performance-focused pay practices designed to reward excellence and support coworkers’ professional and financial growth. That philosophy is reinforced by a broader total rewards package that supports physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.
  • Performance-based pay and incentives: CDW explicitly describes its pay practices as performance-focused, indicating that compensation is designed to recognize strong individual contribution and results. Employee feedback also points to meaningful earning potential in some roles, along with merit increases and incentive opportunities, especially in performance-driven functions.
  • Structured compensation components and financial support: CDW strengthens compensation competitiveness through multiple financial programs beyond salary. These include a 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability coverage, accident-related insurance, and charitable gift matching. Together, these programs help support both short-term financial needs and longer-term financial security. CDW also connects compensation to career growth through its Global Career Framework, which helps employees see how advancement and future opportunities fit into the broader organization.
  • Benefits as part of total compensation: Benefits are a major part of CDW’s competitive rewards story. The company offers healthcare, parental leave, adoption support, wellbeing resources, commuter benefits, legal assistance, and tuition reimbursement, among other offerings. Its ESG report also notes that in 2023 CDW made additional investments by reducing the benefits waiting period for new hires and increasing paid leave for primary parental caregivers and bereavement. Employees frequently mention benefits, PTO, flexibility, and job stability as strengths of the company’s overall package.
  • Scale and stability: CDW’s size and market position also reinforce its ability to offer competitive rewards. As a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company with about $21 billion in annual net sales and ~15,100 coworkers, CDW has the scale to provide broad benefits, structured pay programs, and long-term stability.
  • External signals: Employee feedback points to several strengths in CDW’s rewards package, including mentions of generous compensation, strong benefits, stock options, merit increases, and financial stability. While compensation experiences can vary by role, reviews consistently suggest that benefits and overall package strength are important parts of CDW’s employer value proposition.

Bottom line: CDW supports competitive pay through a well-rounded total rewards model that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, financial protection, and long-term career stability. It is especially well positioned for employees who value comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and the backing of a large, established technology company.
 

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The Company
HQ: Vernon Hills, IL
15,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

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.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.

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