Senior & Principal Data Architect

• As a Data Architect, you will work with clients to understand complex business challenges before designing modern, scalable data architectures that enable better decisions, stronger governance and future digital capability
• You’ll work across a wide variety of programmes, supporting organisations as they modernise legacy estates, migrate to cloud platforms, improve data governance and unlock the value of their information through modern data platforms and analytical services
• Our architects work closely with Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, Security Architects, Business Analysts, Data Engineers and client stakeholders throughout the entire solution lifecycle
• Define enterprise and solution-level data architectures
• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models
• Develop data strategies, governance frameworks and information management approaches
• Design secure and scalable data integration patterns across complex technology landscapes
• Produce architecture artefacts aligned to enterprise architecture frameworks and business strategies
• Support cloud transformation and digital modernisation programmes
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure architecture remains aligned from concept through delivery
• Influence technical direction through Architecture Review Boards, Design Authorities and governance forums
• Present technical recommendations and business cases to a variety of stakeholders
• Support business development activities including technical proposals, client workshops and solution shaping where appropriate
• Contribute to the continual development of the Secure Government Data Architecture Practice

Challenge constructively and recommend pragmatic solutionsBuild trusted relationships with clients and colleaguesInfluence technical decisions through evidence and collaborationCan communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEnjoy solving complex business problemsSolution Data ArchitectureMaster Data ManagementArchitecture & ModellingAzure Data Factory; API-led Integration; Kafka; ETL/ELT; Streaming and Event-Driven ArchitecturesMetadata ManagementData QualityInformation ArchitectureReference DataData GovernanceModern Data PlatformsTOGAF; DAMA; ArchiMate; Sparx Enterprise ArchitectDatabricks; Microsoft Fabric; PostgreSQLMicrosoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, Security by Design, Data Classification, Information AssuranceMicrosoft Azure; AWS; GCPData IntegrationEnterprise Data ArchitectureData ModellingData StrategyThrive within multidisciplinary delivery teamsDefenceIndustry ExperienceEnjoy mentoring and developing othersCritical National InfrastructureNuclearWe don’t expect candidates to have experience across all above. We’re looking for architects who understand architectural principles and can apply them using appropriate technologies. Professional SkillsContinuously develop their own knowledge and technical expertiseDemonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skillsTransport (Aviation & Rail)