About this role
Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: 6 years experience in data architecture on complex, secure programmesStrong hands-on AWS experience, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift; Azure or GCP is a bonusProven experience using Apache Flink for real-time, high-throughput data processingExperience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teamsConfidence engaging with senior technical and non-technical stakeholdersKnowledge of recognised data modelling patterns and standardsExperience working in sensitive or regulated data environmentsExposure to cyber security teams and secure-by-design principlesDesirable experience with Scala, Spark, and wider big data ecosystemsStrong understanding of cloud operating models, DevOps, and modern delivery practices Responsibilities: Engage with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and provide strategic data architecture guidanceDesign and deliver secure, scalable data platforms aligned to performance and regulatory requirementsArchitect cloud-native batch and real-time data solutions using AWS and other public cloud platformsProvide technical leadership across cross-functional teams and set best practice standardsDesign data models, ETL pipelines, warehousing solutions, and distributed systemsBuild and support real-time streaming platforms using Apache Flink and related technologiesEnsure compliance with industry standards and government regulationsTrack delivery against agreed designs and manage design deviationsSupport pre-sales and bids with technical input and solution designAdvise on data standard breaches and recommend remediation approachesStay current with emerging data, cloud, and security technologies Technologies: AWSLambdaRedshiftArchitectAzureBig DataCloudDevOpsEC2ETLFlinkGCPSupportScalaSecuritySpark More:
We are hiring an experienced Lead Data Architect to shape and deliver secure, large-scale data solutions for high-profile, mission-critical programmes. You will play a key role in defining data strategy, designing resilient cloud architectures, and leading teams working on complex, sensitive data platforms. We value respect, equality, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or speak with our recruiters so we can support you.
last updated 33 week of 2026