Who We Are

Do you want to turn the challenges of digitalization into the solutions of the future? Join BCG Platinion in tackling the core IT issues of leading global companies. Deploy customized platforms, architectures, strategies, and organizations to leverage the digital potential of our customers and drive true innovation, with state-of-the-art tools such as cloud computing, AI, blockchain, microservices, and containerization. Add your individual strengths to our unique team, always there to support you. Together with Boston Consulting Group and our clients, we turn digital visions into reality.

What You'll Do

As a Lead IT Architect, you will work closely with clients to understand their issues, define IT strategies, architecture solutions, win buy-in for your recommendations, and collaborate with fellow BCGers to transform client potential into performance. You will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex “modules” within a project, and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve clients’ problems. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership.

 

Main responsibilities will include:

 

Building community 

Advising internal colleagues on core technical concepts and frameworks 

Advising fellow architects on areas relevant to an area you have depth in 

Developing a network in the BCG technical community and leveraging it for our clients 

 

Developing & Designing 

Analysing complex IT application landscapes 

Analysing the status quo and optimization of IT architectures 

Identifying non-trivial technology decisions facing a client 

Storytelling about architectural building blocks and their importance 

Roadmapping and business case development 

 

Controlling & Managing 

Reviewing vendor proposals and/or in-flight technical work 

IT project management and quality assurance 

Optimizing application development processes 

 

What You'll Bring

You have from 10 to 15 years’ experience in software development, technical project management, digital delivery or technology consulting 

You show ability to bring unique tech perspectives from outside the consulting industry into BCG's typical engagements, requiring: 

Consulting experience required Strategic mindset (hypothesis driven, 80:20 mindset, iterative approach, activist stance) Self-managed 

You have leadership potential to transform the consulting industry in particular around interaction with designers, engineers and POs 

Progressing thought leadership in deep tech 

New (but proven) methodologies or ways of working 

You have a clear overview of common development methods and tools DevOps practices and Continuous Improvement 

You are able to balance dogmatism and pragmatism to guide decision making. Articulate trade-offs and drive high-impact technology decisions on topics including (but not limited to) IaaS/PaaS providers, container orchestration, service mesh, API gateways, and commercial vs. open source software. 

You have experience with, and understand how to lead, legacy integration and remediation (facades, strangler approaches, et. al.) 

You have a deep understanding of different integration patterns and best practices such as events, synchronous vs. asynchronous 

You have an university degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration 

You are fluent in English and Italian 

Who You'll Work With

We guarantee constant new development incentives in an open and rewarding work environment. You'll face challenges every day together with a dedicated team of talented colleagues. Individual training offers and a culture of open feedback will provide the framework you need to explore and perfect your own strengths. Our modern structures enable you to stay focused. This includes easy travel booking, our excellent back-office support and comprehensive Knowledge Center. With our regular office Fridays and legendary events, we cultivate a strong and close team network from which you will also profit beyond your case work. 

Additional info

BCG Platinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.\n
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