Lead Data Architect
Listed on 2026-09-19
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IT/Tech
Data Engineering, Data Analyst, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Data Scientist
Brand new Permanent Opportunity for a Lead/Principal Data Architect with an Emerging National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham
- Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start
- Up to £105k DoE
- Cheltenham location – 80% on-site
- Essential experience in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, AI Solutions, AWS
Our client has over 30 years of experience in solving complex data challenges for defence, national security, and central government clients. They specialise in areas such as AI and machine learning, geospatial data analytics, cloud services, and data strategy, delivering tailored solutions that enhance decision-making, operational performance, and mission readiness
Key Responsibilities:In the role, you’ll design and deliver advanced data-driven systems that enable national security clients to make faster, better-informed decisions. Beyond solution delivery, you’ll help shape future capabilities by developing proof-of-concept demonstrators, refining approaches to complex data challenges, and contributing to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain.
We need the Principal Data Architect to have:- Enhanced DV Clearance (West) to start
- Willing to work on-site in Cheltenham 4 days per week
- Expertise in data architecture, including modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, and master data management.
- Experience in developing data analytics and AI-driven solutions.
- Skilled in designing and automating data quality metrics and KPIs.
- Proficient with AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR) and/or Azure (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Functions).
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