Package: Competitive Salary + BenefitsRole ID: SF19582Are you ready to be part of the future? From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Lead Data Architect at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The RoleA Lead Data Architect, you take ownership of our data fabric architecture and be responsible for its evolution, adoption, and deployment into secure customer environments blending both strategy and delivery. Day-to-day, you will set the technical direction, make pragmatic architectural decisions, and provide hands-on leadership to a team of Data Fabric Engineers and Data Analysts ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, resilient, and operable as it grows. Being openly enthusiastic about unlocking AI capability through the strategic delivery of a Data Fabric focusing on data quality, governance, accessibility, and integrationOwning the Data Fabric architecture end-to-end: integration, processing, storage, metadata/lineage, governance, and consumption patternsDefining and maintaining the architecture roadmap (near, mid, and long-term) including technology evolution, capability increments, and deployment waves across environmentsLeading architecture for data integration and interoperability: connector strategy, data sharing patterns, event-driven integration, APIs, interface contracts, and cross-domain data exchange approaches where relevantTranslating architectural intent into reference architectures, patterns and guardrails enabling repeatable delivery by the engineering teamEstablishing and running architecture governance and assurance and leading data modelling across conceptual, logical, and physical levels including analytical models suited to downstream useEssential experience of the Lead Data Architect: Extensive experience in data architecture and/or data platform engineering including the ownership of architecture on complex programmesProven experience taking an established architecture, owning it, and evolving it through clear roadmaps, standards, patterns and governanceA good knowledge of on-prem, cloud and hybrid platforms with a strong knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle managementPrevious experience designing and governing architectures for constrained or mission environments, including edge deployments and contested connectivity patternsProven experience leading engineers with a clear technical direction in place whilst making pragmatic decisions and mentoring in a multidisciplinary environmentThe ability to explain complex architecture to senior stakeholders with excellent written and verbal communication skillsEssential qualifications for the Lead Data Architect: We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. Hybrid working patterns are available. FarnboroughAt our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Our BenefitsMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceGenerous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional daysOptions to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental InsuranceEmployee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much moreWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeVolunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local communityOur Recruitment Process: If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Data Architect/Data Lead in Orpington employer: QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Boscombe Down facility, where innovation meets defence technology. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that protect lives. Join us and be part of a diverse team that thrives on collaboration and creativity, all while enjoying the unique advantages of working at a site renowned for its aviation and aerospace capabilities.
