Lead AI & Full-Stack Solutions Architect

McKinsey & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 216,700 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship programs

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior engineering leader to deliver full-stack solutions incorporating data pipelines, AI/ML systems, and cloud-based architectures for diverse clients. You will design production-grade applications and guide client teams through adoption and scaling, balancing hands-on delivery with strategic advisory.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and translating business needs into actionable technical roadmaps to achieve measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of software engineering or solution architecture experience building and operating complex systems.
• Deep expertise across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure with data engineering and AI/ML experience.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize AI solutions end-to-end (data pipelines, model training/serving, MLOps).
• Strong cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure/GCP) and familiarity with containers, orchestration, and serverless tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence high-impact engagements with clients, bridging tech and business needs.
• Design and deliver scalable, production-grade solutions integrated into client ecosystems.
• Mentor stakeholders and build client capabilities to sustain and scale technologies.
• Translate business goals into actionable technical roadmaps and ROI guidance.

Skills

Full-stack development

AI/ML systems

Data pipelines

Cloud infrastructure

Solution architecture

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior engineering leader to deliver full-stack solutions incorporating data pipelines, AI/ML systems, and cloud-based architectures for diverse clients. You will design production-grade applications and guide client teams through adoption and scaling, balancing hands-on delivery with strategic advisory.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and translating business needs into actionable technical roadmaps to achieve measurable impact.