Data Architect - UK

Salary: £138,600 - 145,240 per year

Requirements

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
• Proven background as a Data Architect within secure, complex, or defence environments
• Strong experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing
• Expertise in data modelling, ETL/ELT design, and cloud-native architectures (Azure preferred)
• Demonstrable experience architecting data solutions that incorporate AI/ML capabilities
• Understanding of data governance, metadata management, and security best practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical designs
• Desirable: Experience in highly secure or regulated environments (Defence, Government, Aerospace)
• Desirable: Knowledge of Snowflake, Spark, or real-time data streaming (Kafka, Event Hub)
• Desirable: TOGAF or similar architectural frameworks

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end data architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Lead data modelling, governance frameworks, and solution roadmaps for large, secure environments.
• Architect and optimise data pipelines, lakehouses, and analytics platforms using Databricks.
• Drive integration of AI/ML capabilities into the data ecosystem to support advanced decision-making.
• Collaborate with security, engineering, and programme teams to ensure compliance with defence standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural assurance across projects.

Technologies

• AI
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Databricks
• ETL
• Support
• Kafka
• Security
• Snowflake
• Spark
• TOGAF

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We are a defence-focused company seeking an experienced Data Architect for a contract position in London. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design and implementation of modern data platforms across mission-critical programmes. We offer the opportunity to work on nationally significant defence programmes within a cutting-edge technology environment that leverages AI and cloud innovation. This position is hybrid and requires active SC Clearance.

last updated 15 week of 2026