Bain & Company
Staff Architect II, TSG Solutions Architecture
Bain & Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Staff Architect II, TSG Solutions Architecture at Bain & Company. This role provides ownership of the technical architecture and technology aspects for multiple enterprise software products/platforms, supporting specific business capabilities. It involves technical leadership throughout all phases of the product/platform lifecycle and collaboration with product teams, development teams, and business/technical leadership. The role also includes active participation in licensing and cost discussions in coordination with business and TSG leadership. What you’ll do
Technology Strategy and Alignment: align initiatives with business vision, evaluate vendors, and present recommendations emphasizing unique aspects for the business. Project Management and Coordination: lead 3rd party software product/platform implementations, coordinate teams, and manage engagements for timely resolutions. Security and Risk Management: assess and bridge security risks between applications, data, and project teams. Data Integration and Documentation: support data integrations, exports, and document procedures for exchange and configurations. Technical Guidance and Collaboration: define integration methodologies, guide 3rd party teams on Bain systems, and provide testing guidance. AI/ ML Integration: assess AI features in vendor platforms for business and technical fit, support integration of AI/ML services, and ensure data privacy and security standards compliance. Platform Lifecycle Management: review and plan platform upgrades, maintenance, and replacements; share roadmaps. Collaborative Platform Utilization: expand platform use, assess viability, establish ownership and support structures. Technology Innovation and Skill Development: stay informed on new platform capabilities, recommend solutions, and invest in skills. Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies: lead research on emerging technologies and evaluate relevance to product roadmaps. Software Team Collaboration: contribute to the software team’s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap. About you
Education Associate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience 10 years of relevant experience. Extensive experience in detailed design and implementation of web-based applications and in designing Micro Services/DDD-based architectures using open-source technologies. Strong understanding of OOP concepts, design patterns, SOLID principles, and hands-on experience in defining architecture blueprints. Significant experience with product-based development, defining non-functional requirements, and working on cloud platforms (preferably Azure) with hands-on experience. Experience in providing technical leadership in business systems implementations, with familiarity in implementing mobile solutions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of software architecture principles. Familiarity with modern SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scaled Agile, Scrum/Kanban) and tools for collaboration, release management, incident tracking and monitoring software. Experience with designing and implementing software on IaaS and PaaS cloud solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP. Knowledge of applications/software/data, and cybersecurity; databases, analytics platforms, system integration, APIs, and search platforms. Strong communication skills to listen, articulate issues clearly, and present effectively at all organizational levels. Understanding of Advanced Analytics and visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.). Understanding of Data Governance best practices. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, architectures and platforms (e.g., Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, OpenAI). Experience evaluating AI-enabled SaaS capabilities (e.g., intelligent automation, NLP, generative AI). Understanding of AI governance, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Compensation & Benefits
U.S. compensation information: base salary plus annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and Bain’s benefits package. Local ranges vary by geography and experience; Illinois and Massachusetts examples are provided in the original description. The role may include eligibility for other discretionary compensation components and a fully vested 401(k) company contribution. Bain also provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, life and long-term disability insurance, and wellness programs. This role may require compliance with applicable salary transparency laws where required. Location: Chicago, IL (or other Bain locations as applicable)
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Staff Architect II, TSG Solutions Architecture at Bain & Company. This role provides ownership of the technical architecture and technology aspects for multiple enterprise software products/platforms, supporting specific business capabilities. It involves technical leadership throughout all phases of the product/platform lifecycle and collaboration with product teams, development teams, and business/technical leadership. The role also includes active participation in licensing and cost discussions in coordination with business and TSG leadership. What you’ll do
Technology Strategy and Alignment: align initiatives with business vision, evaluate vendors, and present recommendations emphasizing unique aspects for the business. Project Management and Coordination: lead 3rd party software product/platform implementations, coordinate teams, and manage engagements for timely resolutions. Security and Risk Management: assess and bridge security risks between applications, data, and project teams. Data Integration and Documentation: support data integrations, exports, and document procedures for exchange and configurations. Technical Guidance and Collaboration: define integration methodologies, guide 3rd party teams on Bain systems, and provide testing guidance. AI/ ML Integration: assess AI features in vendor platforms for business and technical fit, support integration of AI/ML services, and ensure data privacy and security standards compliance. Platform Lifecycle Management: review and plan platform upgrades, maintenance, and replacements; share roadmaps. Collaborative Platform Utilization: expand platform use, assess viability, establish ownership and support structures. Technology Innovation and Skill Development: stay informed on new platform capabilities, recommend solutions, and invest in skills. Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies: lead research on emerging technologies and evaluate relevance to product roadmaps. Software Team Collaboration: contribute to the software team’s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap. About you
Education Associate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience 10 years of relevant experience. Extensive experience in detailed design and implementation of web-based applications and in designing Micro Services/DDD-based architectures using open-source technologies. Strong understanding of OOP concepts, design patterns, SOLID principles, and hands-on experience in defining architecture blueprints. Significant experience with product-based development, defining non-functional requirements, and working on cloud platforms (preferably Azure) with hands-on experience. Experience in providing technical leadership in business systems implementations, with familiarity in implementing mobile solutions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of software architecture principles. Familiarity with modern SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scaled Agile, Scrum/Kanban) and tools for collaboration, release management, incident tracking and monitoring software. Experience with designing and implementing software on IaaS and PaaS cloud solutions across Azure, AWS or GCP. Knowledge of applications/software/data, and cybersecurity; databases, analytics platforms, system integration, APIs, and search platforms. Strong communication skills to listen, articulate issues clearly, and present effectively at all organizational levels. Understanding of Advanced Analytics and visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.). Understanding of Data Governance best practices. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, architectures and platforms (e.g., Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, OpenAI). Experience evaluating AI-enabled SaaS capabilities (e.g., intelligent automation, NLP, generative AI). Understanding of AI governance, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Compensation & Benefits
U.S. compensation information: base salary plus annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and Bain’s benefits package. Local ranges vary by geography and experience; Illinois and Massachusetts examples are provided in the original description. The role may include eligibility for other discretionary compensation components and a fully vested 401(k) company contribution. Bain also provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, life and long-term disability insurance, and wellness programs. This role may require compliance with applicable salary transparency laws where required. Location: Chicago, IL (or other Bain locations as applicable)
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