Bain & Company, Inc.

About us

Bain & Company is a global management consulting that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. BCN is an integral and largest unit of (ECD) Expert Client Delivery. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bain's case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutioning across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence or Bain intellectual property. The BCN comprises of Consulting Services, Knowledge Services and Shared Services.

Who you will work with

The Associate in Bain’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) plays a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s technology-driven sustainability initiatives, while also contributing to strategic problem-solving and research. This hybrid role is ideal for professionals with a strong technical foundation (e.g., B.Tech/ M.Tech. or equivalent), combined with exposure to business analysis, data research and interpretation, and project delivery.

In this role, you will lead and support technology and automation workstreams, develop and deploy full stack applications, and assist with research, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration on high-impact sustainability projects. You’ll work both independently and by leading small teams (1–3 Analysts), bringing a balanced perspective of engineering depth and business acumen.

What you’ll do 

• Technical Development & Engineering
• End-to-End Development: Architect, develop, and deploy scalable web and cloud-based solutions using modern full stack technologies
• Backend Engineering: Build secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), and integrate with relational and NoSQL databases
• Frontend Engineering: Develop user-centric, responsive UIs with React.js, Angular, or Vue.js; deliver visualizations and dashboards to support data-driven decisions
• DevOps & Automation: Leverage Docker and Kubernetes, configure CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and automate workflows with Python or tools like Alteryx

Business Analysis & Research

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with consultants, managers, and S&R experts to identify technology and analytical needs in ongoing projects
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Conduct business research, perform data analysis, and synthesize insights to support sustainability initiatives and solution scoping
• Problem Solving: Support case teams and internal initiatives through problem structuring, hypothesis development, and analytics-backed recommendations
• Cross-functional Support: Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, facilitating alignment, understanding, and knowledge transfer

Delivery & Collaboration

• Participate in Agile delivery (sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives)
• Conduct demos, user training, and support go-live activities
• Write technical and business documentation to support handovers and stakeholder clarity

About you

Education & Background

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (B.Tech or equivalent preferred)
• 3–5 years of professional experience in roles combining full stack development with business analysis or consulting-style project work

Technical Skills

• Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js/Angular/Vue.js
• Databases: PostgreSQL/MySQL and MongoDB (or similar)
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, or GCP; Docker; Kubernetes; CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Analytics & Automation: Python for scripting and ETL; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of ESG and sustainability standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, CDP, SASB)
• Exposure to AI/ML prototyping, especially in analytics or NLP applications

Soft Skills & Consulting Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication—able to distill technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in research, insight generation, and business case development
• Collaborative and adaptable team player, comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Proactive mindset—self-starter with ownership mentality and attention to detail

What makes us a great place to work

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 12 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents.