The Senior GCP Solution Architect collaborates with sales and delivery teams to design and deliver complex technology solutions on Google Cloud, focusing on customer needs and business goals.
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 Senior Solution Architect (SSA) 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 SSA contributes to the design of scalable and secure solutions across Google cloud, DevOps, and automation platforms. 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, solution design, and proposal development.
* Consulting on leading edge Google Cloud technologies and possess deep technical knowledge for a mixture of the following:
* Gemini Enterprise
* Vertex AI
* Google Data Analytics services
* Cloud native application patterns
* GCP Well-Architected frameworks
* Application and database migration
* Assist in developing and presenting solution architectures for assessments, deployments, and advisory services that align to customer objectives.
* 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 key technology partners and platforms in the Digital Velocity portfolio (e.g., GCP, DevOps tools, Kubernetes, etc.).
* Achieve and maintain technical certifications to support CDW's 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
* 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.
* Must be comfortable working in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment. Pay range: $92,000 - $130,400 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
* 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.
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 Senior Solution Architect (SSA) 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 SSA contributes to the design of scalable and secure solutions across Google cloud, DevOps, and automation platforms. 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, solution design, and proposal development.
* Consulting on leading edge Google Cloud technologies and possess deep technical knowledge for a mixture of the following:
* Gemini Enterprise
* Vertex AI
* Google Data Analytics services
* Cloud native application patterns
* GCP Well-Architected frameworks
* Application and database migration
* Assist in developing and presenting solution architectures for assessments, deployments, and advisory services that align to customer objectives.
* 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 key technology partners and platforms in the Digital Velocity portfolio (e.g., GCP, DevOps tools, Kubernetes, etc.).
* Achieve and maintain technical certifications to support CDW's 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
* 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.
* Must be comfortable working in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment. Pay range: $92,000 - $130,400 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
* 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.
Top Skills
Cloud Native Application Patterns
DevOps
Gemini Enterprise
Google Cloud Platform
Google Data Analytics
Kubernetes
Vertex Ai
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