Lead IT Architect - Platinion - Insurance

Boston Consulting Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Lead IT Architect to collaborate with clients on IT strategies and architecture solutions. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of experience in software development and IT consulting, particularly in the insurance sector. This role includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to practice development, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to solve complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Prior IT consulting experience with management responsibilities.
• Technical expertise in Data and Cloud technologies.
• Ability to make high-impact technology decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to define IT strategies and solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and foster client relationships.
• Contribute to practice area development.
• Help enhance the BCG brand and project success.

Skills

Software development

Technical project management

Digital delivery

IT consulting

Insurance technology knowledge

Cloud technologies

DevOps practices

Microservices architecture

Integration patterns

Education

University degree in mathematics, IT, or business administration

Job description

Job Title: Lead IT Architect

As a Lead IT Architect, you will collaborate closely with clients to understand their challenges, define IT strategies, develop architecture solutions, and secure buy-in for your recommendations. You will be responsible for larger, complex modules within projects, and start to develop specialized knowledge to solve client problems. You will also assume team lead responsibilities, demonstrate intellectual leadership, and contribute to practice area development.

You will work with clients to develop digital and technology concepts, support technical implementations on-site, and apply your technical expertise, business understanding, and analytical skills. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members, assist with project proposals, foster client relationships, and identify new business opportunities. As a key member of the team, you will help enhance the BCG brand and contribute to overall project success.

Minimum Requirements

1. 10 to 15 years of experience in software development, technical project management, digital delivery, or technology consulting.
2. Prior IT consulting experience with management responsibilities.
3. Experience in the insurance technology market, with knowledge of core insurance processes and packages such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, DXC Graphtalk AIA, Sapiens, Keylane, or SAP Insurance.
4. Experience with core systems modernization (e.g., policy administration, claims systems, underwriting/pricing) and regulatory reporting (Solvency II, IFRS 17).
5. Technical expertise in Data and Cloud technologies.
6. Knowledge of development methods, DevOps practices, and continuous improvement.
7. Ability to make high-impact technology decisions, balancing pragmatism and dogmatism, on topics like IaaS/PaaS, container orchestration, service mesh, API gateways, and software sourcing.
8. Experience managing architectural debt and governance, and evolving architecture in practice.
9. Understanding of microservices topology, resiliency, observability, security, and operational concerns.
10. Experience with legacy system integration and remediation techniques.
11. Deep knowledge of integration patterns such as event-driven, synchronous, and asynchronous communication.
12. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel globally.
13. Language requirements vary by location: fluent in English for London, Dutch highly desirable for the Netherlands, and English plus French or Flemish for Belgium.
14. University degree with strong academic performance in a relevant field such as mathematics, IT, or business administration.

About BCG and BCG Platinion

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Founded in 1963, BCG helps clients transform, grow, and build competitive advantages through management consulting, technology, and digital solutions. BCG's collaborative model fosters results that enable clients to thrive.

BCG Platinion has a global presence, delivering digital excellence through innovative technology solutions. We help clients overcome technical limitations, transform strategies into scalable tech platforms, and push the boundaries of digital transformation. Our expertise spans architecture, cybersecurity, digital transformation, enterprise applications, and risk management, balancing vision with pragmatic implementation.

What We Seek

We are eager to engage experienced, passionate IT Architects, especially those with domain knowledge in the insurance sector. Candidates from other domains willing to learn and grow within insurance are also encouraged to apply. Join us to work on meaningful projects, solve complex challenges, and grow professionally within a community of experts.