PLA IT Architect

Job Title:

PLA IT Architect

Location: Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

Job Type: Full-time

About BCG & BCG Platinion:

• BCG is a global leader in business strategy and transformation since 1963.
• BCG Platinion, part of BCG, focuses on technical expertise to enable digital transformation via Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, and Risk functions.
• Offices worldwide including Asia, Europe, Americas, and growing presence in Latin America.

Role Overview:

As a PLA IT Architect, you will:

• Collaborate closely with case teams and client IT teams to assess, coach, and define IT strategies and architectural solutions.
• Own delivery of project modules and develop technical concepts.
• Apply architectural consulting skills to complex and strategic technology issues.
• Receive comprehensive training and mentoring aligned with BCG’s consultant programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing & Designing

• Analyze complex IT landscapes and current architectures.
• Identify key technology decisions and tell the story of architectural building blocks.
• Develop roadmaps and business cases.

Controlling & Managing

• Review vendor proposals and monitor technical work quality.
• Manage IT projects and optimize application development processes.

Building Community

• Advise colleagues and fellow architects.
• Build and leverage a technical network within BCG.

Expert Consulting Track:

• This role is part of BCG’s Expert Consulting Track, focusing on deep expertise and delivering advanced technical solutions for complex client challenges.
• Experts drive thought leadership and innovation across BCG.

What You'll Bring:

• 4–6 years experience in software development, technical project management, digital delivery, or tech consulting.
• Consulting experience with strategic, hypothesis-driven mindset and self-management skills.
• Leadership potential to innovate consulting practices especially in collaboration with design and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of development methods, DevOps, continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance pragmatism and standards in technology decisions including cloud providers, container orchestration, API gateways, and software choices.
• Experience managing architectural debt, governance, microservices, resiliency, security, and legacy system integration.
• Deep understanding of integration patterns (events, synchronous/asynchronous).
• University degree with above-average academic results in STEM, IT, or business.

Who You'll Work With:

• BCG Managing Directors and Partners
• PLA Managing Directors
• BCG and PLA Consultants at all levels
• Clients, vendors, partners