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As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial – nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence.
Platinion was founded in 2000. Since then, we have grown continuously and successfully. Today we have offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and Africa.
What You'll Do As a Senior IT Architect, you will work closely with case team members to assess and coach our clients' IT teams, define IT strategies, architecture solutions and apply your technical know-how and understanding of business contexts. You will be responsible for owning the delivery for a specific project "module" and help develop technical concepts for that "module". You will coach other project members and help lead other consultants in their own work stream when possible.
As part of our BCG Platinion consulting team, you would work on a variety of technology topics, applying your architectural consulting skills to strategic technology questions. You will be supported by an extensive training curriculum (the same programme as all BCG consultants), plus technology-specific training and mentoring to help you build your skills.
YOU'RE GOOD AT Building community
Advising internal colleagues on core technical concepts and frameworksAdvising fellow architects on areas relevant to an area you have depth inDeveloping a network in the BCG technical community and leveraging it for our clients Developing & Designing Analysing the status quo and optimization of IT architecturesIdentifying non-trivial technology decisions facing a clientStorytelling about architectural building blocks and their importanceRoadmapping and business case development Controlling & Managing Reviewing vendor proposals and/or in-flight technical workIT project management and quality assuranceWhat You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) • 6+ years' experience in software development, technical project management, digital delivery or technology consulting
• 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
• 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
• Overview of common development methods and tools DevOps practices and Continuous Improvement
• Ability 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.
• Approaches to managing Architectural debt, Architecture governance and evolution in practice
• Micro services topologies, including operational concerns such as resiliency, observability, discovery and routing, security etc.
• Have experience with, and understand how to lead, legacy integration and remediation (facades, strangler approaches, et. al.)
Who You'll Work With BCG Managing Directors and Partners (MDP's)PLA Managing Directors (MD's)BCG Consultants at all levelsPLA Consultants at all levels At BCG Platinion you will have the opportunity to travel around the globe to work with clients and BCG teams. At times, this role involves significant travel to client sites. The amount of travel will depend on client needs and nature of projects Date Posted:
23-Jan-2024
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