Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Lead Data Architect to join their team in Malvern. This permanent position is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and play a crucial role in the company's data architecture strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mapping and documenting data flows, identifying where unstructured and structured data resides and how it moves within and between systems
- Designing and maintaining data architecture, defining how data is structured, stored, and accessed across systems
- Blending strategy and delivery to refine the target architecture and roadmap, establishing standards and governance
- Working closely with engineering to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and supportable
Job Requirements:
- Extensive experience in data architecture, including ownership of architecture on complex programmes
- The proven ability to evolve established architecture through clear roadmaps, standards, patterns, and governance
- Strong knowledge of data governance: metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management
- The capacity to lead engineers with clear technical direction, pragmatic decisions, and mentoring in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience designing and governing architecture for constrained environments
- Operating as a Data Architect with a security mindset
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more
- Proud to support the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities, helping charities and the local community
Are you ready to be a part of the future? Join our client's innovative team in Malvern and make a significant impact on cutting-edge defence technology. Apply now to take on this exciting and rewarding role as a Lead Data Architect.