The Sr Software Engineer II supports advanced development in software and AI, leading projects, developing solutions, and collaborating on R&D outcomes.
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
The Sr Software Eng II supports business solutions. We are seeking an R&D-focused Software Engineer to support advanced development, experimentation, and prototyping across software, AI, and emerging technologies. This role blends strong software engineering fundamentals with exploratory research, proof-of-concept development, and applied innovation. The position is hands-on and technical, emphasizing modular design, multi-platform development, and the ability to move concepts from experimentation into practical, supportable solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in uncertain problem spaces, evaluating new technologies, and building early-stage solutions that may evolve into production systems.
What You Will Do
* Participate in applied research and advanced development initiatives across software, AI, and systems engineering.
* Translate research concepts and experimental ideas into working proof-of-concepts and early-stage implementations.
* Collaborate with engineering, product, and architecture teams to transition viable R&D outcomes toward operational use.
* Perform all stages of the software development life cycle, self-manage activities on smaller projects and serve as technical lead on small, medium and large projects.
* Determine operating requirements, costs, as well as resource needs for assigned projects and work in conjunction with a project manager on initiatives.
* Co-lead with Project Manager employing object-oriented analysis and design techniques including use case analysis, object modeling, and database schema design to ensure business requirements and design goals are met.
* Participate in application architecture planning including system partitioning and framework design to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
* Lead and develop high-level system narratives, storyboards, and user interface prototypes.
* Lead and develop detailed design specifications for hardware and software use by the technical team.
* Lead and develop system test plans, ensure software quality assurance standards are achieved, and validate that business goals are accomplished.
* Develop applications to CDW coding standards and quality.
* Identify issues that require more attention and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
* Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in the product roadmap and by management.
* Coach, mentor, and monitor progress of junior members.
* Draw appropriate resources together to address technical issues.
* Direct and focus the efforts of the technical project team.
* Complete projects and tasks on a timely basis according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.
* Report project and task status to management.
What We Expect of You
* 7+ years application development experience.
* 4+ years' experience with Automation platform framework.
* 4+ years' experience with Public Cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP).
* 7+ years application experience with major Healthcare EMR (MEDITECH, Cerner/Oracle, or Epic).
* Knowledge and practical application of the healthcare application ecosystem and integration between healthcare applications including EMR, departmental applications, and application delivery platforms.
* Proficiency in one or more programming languages including C, C#, C++, Python, Java, or HTML.
* Experience with automation tools including Ansible and Terraform.
* Ability to build and maintain development environments using virtualization and container technologies.
* Experience with Postgres and SQL databases.
* Experience developing software solutions for Windows and Linux platforms with contributions to macOS, iOS, and Android environments.
* Experience developing and integrating AI toolsets and machine learning models into experimental and applied systems.
* Experience with HL7 and FHIR development.
* Experience with API integration development.
* Knowledge of firewalls and network security concepts.
* Demonstrated expertise in software engineering, platform development, and solution architecture.
* Ability to balance exploratory R&D work with sound engineering discipline.
* Experience with source control systems such as Azure DevOps and Git.
* Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.
* Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross-functionally.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with senior leadership.
* Strong organizational, planning, and creative problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Proven track record of leading application development projects.
* Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to perform effective code reviews and recommend automated review tools.
* Ability to think through performance requirements and lead system optimization.
* Contribution to the design, development, and maintenance of TC platforms to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
* Robotics and autonomous systems experience, is a plus.
* Experience with robotic programming including navigation, object recognition, training, and communication, is a plus.
* Familiarity with ROS1 or ROS2, is a plus.
* Experience with mechanical manipulation or robotics system integration, is a plus.
* Experience with 3D virtual reality programming, simulation, or visualization environments, is a plus. Pay range: $121,000 - $190,600 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% 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.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.
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
The Sr Software Eng II supports business solutions. We are seeking an R&D-focused Software Engineer to support advanced development, experimentation, and prototyping across software, AI, and emerging technologies. This role blends strong software engineering fundamentals with exploratory research, proof-of-concept development, and applied innovation. The position is hands-on and technical, emphasizing modular design, multi-platform development, and the ability to move concepts from experimentation into practical, supportable solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in uncertain problem spaces, evaluating new technologies, and building early-stage solutions that may evolve into production systems.
What You Will Do
* Participate in applied research and advanced development initiatives across software, AI, and systems engineering.
* Translate research concepts and experimental ideas into working proof-of-concepts and early-stage implementations.
* Collaborate with engineering, product, and architecture teams to transition viable R&D outcomes toward operational use.
* Perform all stages of the software development life cycle, self-manage activities on smaller projects and serve as technical lead on small, medium and large projects.
* Determine operating requirements, costs, as well as resource needs for assigned projects and work in conjunction with a project manager on initiatives.
* Co-lead with Project Manager employing object-oriented analysis and design techniques including use case analysis, object modeling, and database schema design to ensure business requirements and design goals are met.
* Participate in application architecture planning including system partitioning and framework design to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
* Lead and develop high-level system narratives, storyboards, and user interface prototypes.
* Lead and develop detailed design specifications for hardware and software use by the technical team.
* Lead and develop system test plans, ensure software quality assurance standards are achieved, and validate that business goals are accomplished.
* Develop applications to CDW coding standards and quality.
* Identify issues that require more attention and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
* Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in the product roadmap and by management.
* Coach, mentor, and monitor progress of junior members.
* Draw appropriate resources together to address technical issues.
* Direct and focus the efforts of the technical project team.
* Complete projects and tasks on a timely basis according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.
* Report project and task status to management.
What We Expect of You
* 7+ years application development experience.
* 4+ years' experience with Automation platform framework.
* 4+ years' experience with Public Cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP).
* 7+ years application experience with major Healthcare EMR (MEDITECH, Cerner/Oracle, or Epic).
* Knowledge and practical application of the healthcare application ecosystem and integration between healthcare applications including EMR, departmental applications, and application delivery platforms.
* Proficiency in one or more programming languages including C, C#, C++, Python, Java, or HTML.
* Experience with automation tools including Ansible and Terraform.
* Ability to build and maintain development environments using virtualization and container technologies.
* Experience with Postgres and SQL databases.
* Experience developing software solutions for Windows and Linux platforms with contributions to macOS, iOS, and Android environments.
* Experience developing and integrating AI toolsets and machine learning models into experimental and applied systems.
* Experience with HL7 and FHIR development.
* Experience with API integration development.
* Knowledge of firewalls and network security concepts.
* Demonstrated expertise in software engineering, platform development, and solution architecture.
* Ability to balance exploratory R&D work with sound engineering discipline.
* Experience with source control systems such as Azure DevOps and Git.
* Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.
* Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross-functionally.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with senior leadership.
* Strong organizational, planning, and creative problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Proven track record of leading application development projects.
* Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to perform effective code reviews and recommend automated review tools.
* Ability to think through performance requirements and lead system optimization.
* Contribution to the design, development, and maintenance of TC platforms to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
* Robotics and autonomous systems experience, is a plus.
* Experience with robotic programming including navigation, object recognition, training, and communication, is a plus.
* Familiarity with ROS1 or ROS2, is a plus.
* Experience with mechanical manipulation or robotics system integration, is a plus.
* Experience with 3D virtual reality programming, simulation, or visualization environments, is a plus. Pay range: $121,000 - $190,600 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% 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.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.
CDW Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
625 W Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
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