Lead IT Architect – Data / Cloud – London | BCG Platinion

Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
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Location: London
Job Description:

What You’ll Do

As a Lead IT Architect, you will work closely with clients to understand their issues, define IT strategies and architecture solutions, win buy‑in, and collaborate with teams to transform client potential into performance. You will hold end‑to‑end responsibility for larger, highly technical modules within projects, develop specialised knowledge, and demonstrate intellectual leadership. You will work on a variety of technology topics and apply your architectural consulting skills to strategic technology questions.

What You’ll Bring

  • 10 to 15 years experience in IT / Solution / Enterprise Architecture
  • Proven background in data architecture and modern data platforms
  • Hands‑on architecture experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP
  • Knowledge of data lakes, warehouses, streaming and integration patterns
  • Experience with cloud security, governance, and cost optimisation
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
  • Experience defining enterprise‑wide cloud or data strategies
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments
  • Previous consulting and client‑facing experience
  • Experience across multiple industries and large‑scale transformation programmes
  • Previous team management and project management experience
  • Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel worldwide
  • Cloud or architecture certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, TOGAF) are nice to have
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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 / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under law. BCG is an E‑Verify Employer.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026