Business Architect - Hybrid Working in Frimley, Surrey

The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. We’re looking for a Data Engineering and Architecture Manager to lead and drive the successful delivery of complex data and technology initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

This is a managerial role leading a team that will underpin data activities across the business ensuring that data is treated as an asset, is trusted, is securely shared and is visible to those that need it. You’ll be working closely with functional and value stream leads to align data architecture with programme and business objectives.

• Collaborating with Chief Architect and Enterprise Architecture Disciplines (Business and Applications) to ensure Data is properly considered.
• Having responsibility for delivery of Data Models and support the creation of Data Dictionaries and Glossaries across the business.
• Aligning the Data & Insights data architecture and engineering needs with business objectives and Digital Information strategies.
• Defining and maintaining enterprise data architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Designing scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms (data lakes, data warehouses, streaming systems).
• Working across teams in Data & Insights as well as platform and engineering delivery teams to ensure data governance and data management tooling is implemented and maintained.

Proven experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Comfortable working with delivery tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Confluence. Understanding of modern data systems, software development lifecycles, and technical constraints in regulated industries.

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence.

With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.