Senior Solution Architect - Data - West - Digital Velocity

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. The Microsoft Senior Solution Architect is a critical member of CDW's Digital Velocity team, supporting the development and delivery of transformative technology solutions that align with customer needs and business goals. This field-based pre-sales role focuses on collaborating with internal sales teams, delivery resources, and customers to define, design, and position best-in-class technology architectures and service offerings. The Microsoft Senior Solution Architect is responsible for designing and developing customer solutions leveraging the Microsoft Azure data stack, including services such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Synapse, and related tools. The ideal candidate thrives in a customer-facing role, enjoys solving complex business challenges with technology, and is eager to develop into a strategic thought leader. What you'll do:
* Work closely with sales and delivery teams to support technical pre-sales activities, including client discovery, data solution design, and proposal development.
* Assist in developing and presenting solution architectures for assessments, deployments, and advisory services that align with both customer outcomes and Microsoft's platform capabilities.
* Participate in customer meetings, discovery sessions, and whiteboarding discussions to understand business drivers and technical requirements.
* Create and contribute to project scoping documents, including proposals, service estimates, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Microsoft Azure Data portfolio.
* Achieve and maintain technical certifications to support CDW's Microsoft partner program requirements.
* Support strategic initiatives, internal enablement efforts, and knowledge sharing within the Digital Velocity practice.
* Provide technical guidance to junior team members and collaborate with Consulting Solution Architects on large-scale engagements
What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree and 5+ years architecting, delivering, or selling complex IT solutions. Or, 9+ years architecting, delivering, or selling complex IT solutions
* Previous hands-on experience working with the Microsoft Azure Data Stack.
* Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical discussions, influence decision-making, and align technology strategy with business outcomes.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into customer-centric solutions.
* Proven ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for customer engagement.
* Ability to mentor and coach peers, fostering knowledge transfer and collaborative team success. Pay range: $102.920 - $144,0724 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.