Lead AI Tech Architect - Milan | BCG Platinion

Who We Are At BCG Platinion, we close the gap between strategy and technology. We design and build AI tech strategies, AI solutions, and next-generation platform architectures that turn ambition into execution, turning buzzwords into a true business engine and real competitive advantage. Working at the intersection of boardroom strategy and hands-on tech delivery, we help leading organizations tackle their toughest challenges, with access to C-suite leaders and the unmatched resources of BCG.

What You'll DoAs 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

Road mapping and business case development

Controlling & Managing Reviewing vendor proposals and/or in-flight technical workIT 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 Dev Ops 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 make sure you never stop growing. You'll tackle exciting, high-impact challenges every day, supported by a passionate team of talented colleagues who share your drive for excellence and keep connect long after your case wraps up. 

Our collaborative, open culture gives you the freedom to explore and perfect your strengths, backed by individual learning opportunities and recognized certifications. Additional info

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