BCG Platinion | Senior AI Tech Architect, Public Sector Industry Leader (Defense & Security, Ci[...]

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar health insurance premiums

Generous paid time off

Reimbursement for gym memberships

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is looking for a Senior AI Tech Architect to address significant business challenges through innovative IT designs and solutions. This role focuses on collaboration with diverse teams to develop impactful IT architectural strategies.

Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in software engineering and IT architecture, particularly in contexts related to the US Public Sector. They should exhibit strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex IT landscapes.

BCG offers zero-dollar health insurance premiums, competitive salaries, and fantastic benefits including parental leave and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering with at least 1 year in architecture discipline.
• Ability to lead and manage technology consulting projects in a governmental context.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technology topics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to develop IT concepts.
• Design solution, application, and data architecture.
• Support IT functions during mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

IT Architecture

Agile methodologies

Technical problem-solving

Cloud services architecture

API and Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Various technology stacks

DevOps tools

Job description

Locations

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Brooklyn | Chicago | Dallas | Denver | Detroit | Durham | Houston | Miami | Minneapolis | Nashville | New York | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | Summit | Washington

What You'll Do

At BCG Platinion, we’re bringing design to the front line of business challenges, creating work that solves problems in novel, feasible, and desirable ways. Our team applies a discovery-driven approach to create innovative end-to-end experiences at the intersection of people and technology. As a Senior AI Tech Architect, you will collaborate on interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, researchers, technical experts, and consultants to develop leading IT concepts and architectural solutions. In this role, you will apply your sound technical know-how, understanding of business contexts, and analytical skills to enable organizations to technically transform.

NOTE: This role is specifically seeking a leader to serve primarily in the US Public Sector as part of BCG Platinion’s Architecture practice, but also open to commercial and private sector engagements where required.

Ideal candidate requirements include US Citizenship, active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance (e.g., DoD Secret / Top Secret), and prior experience managing US federal government projects in a technology consulting context.

Senior AI Tech Architects at BCG Platinion Are

• Technical experts who are critical thinkers and have extensive IT expertise that drives novel solutions rooted in complexity.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and confident working through the unknown.
• Change agents who make change happen across an organization, aligning and onboarding teams to implement new processes and toolsets, and guiding optimization of IT best practices.
• Agile advocates who are well-versed in agile methodologies and strategically tackle difficult challenges.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team players who seek alignment and establish relationships across stakeholder groups.
• Innovative creative thinkers who apply deep IT architecture expertise to envision novel design patterns for next‑generation solutions.
• Knowledgeable with a sophisticated understanding of IT Architecture, acting as a viable resource as both a hands‑on practitioner and subject‑matter expert.

What You Are Good At

IT Architecture and Solution Design

• Designing solution, application, and data architecture.
• Developing feasibility studies, technical concepts, executing technical proofs of concept, and scaling software solutions.
• Performing technology assessments and implementing IT architectures.
• Analyzing complex IT application landscapes and status quo for IT architecture optimization.
• Reviewing technical architecture and code.

IT Optimization and Transformation

• Supporting IT functions during mergers and acquisitions, including transformation of an organization’s IT department.
• Restructuring IT processes and organization.
• Optimizing application development processes.

Implementation Management and Support

• Designing work packages/modules in IT implementation projects.
• Evaluating products, software packages, and solutions, including comparative studies across organizations’ systems (e.g., ERPs, HR systems, Data Analytics).
• Assessing quality assurance for IT implementation.

Communication and Collaboration

• Crafting compelling narratives, translating complex ideas for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Delivering impactful presentations, leading modules, presenting findings, and building consensus with clients.
• Building collaboration, mentoring teams, and sharing knowledge to drive collective success.

Innovation and Growth

• Driving innovation, uncovering novel ideas and transformative solutions.
• Fostering a growth mindset, continuously learning and applying new skills to grow impact.
• Assisting with business development through writing proposals and scoping projects.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business administration, computer science, business management, system controls & engineering or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in related fields not required but preferred.
• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering with more than 1 year in architecture discipline.
• Superior technical knowledge, engineering rigor, and creative problem‑solving.
• Ability to explain complex technology topics to senior executives.
• Extensive technical expertise and knowledge of:

• Various technology stacks.
• Mainframe architecture (nice to have, but not must).
• Cloud native applications and cloud services architecture.
• Omnichannel architecture.
• Integration methodologies and tools.
• API and Microservices architecture.
• Structured and unstructured databases and usage patterns.
• High‑speed, high‑volume, high‑frequency transaction processing systems.
• Real‑time logging, monitoring and resiliency approaches.
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Next‑gen capabilities (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain) and component technologies.
• Data analytics architecture (e.g., Data Lake).
• Programming paradigms and approaches (e.g., object‑oriented).
• Process automation approaches and tooling (e.g., DevOps, AIOps).

• Experience in agile engineering and tooling support.
• An agile mindset that moves past blockers and envisions iterative migration to modern architecture capabilities with a focus on business benefits/value.
• Gen AI tool fluency (e.g., proven usage of GenAI such as ChatGPT, Claude) and validation of response.
• Willingness to travel to work with clients and BCG teams; significant travel may be required depending on client needs.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work across disciplines and across BCG, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on applications.
• Unique experience working alongside a team of passionate and driven problem‑solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions.

Additional Benefits

• Zero‑dollar health insurance premiums for employees, spouses, and children.
• Low copays for medical visits and prescriptions.
• Dental coverage up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance covering glasses and contact lenses.
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness activities.
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and office closure between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid parental leave and family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.

Compensation

The first year base compensation for this role is $150,000 USD. In addition to the base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Applicants with criminal histories may be considered in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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