About this role
Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: Minimum of 6 years experience in data architecture, focused on secure, large-scale, complex projectsMust hold active SC clearance and be able to undergo DV clearanceExtensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and RedshiftHands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processingExperience with other cloud providers, such as Azure or GCP, is advantageousExperience mentoring and managing teams, developing talent and fostering collaborationAbility to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, translating their needs into actionable technical plansProficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systemsExperience with public cloud services and cloud working practices, including a DevOps-centric approachExperience working with sensitive data and, ideally, with cyber security specialistsAbility to understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standardsScala and Spark skills are desirable Responsibilities: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance and ensure data solutions meet their objectivesSupport the design, development and implementation of secure, scalable data architectures aligned with security, performance and scalability requirementsArchitect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing using AWS and other cloud platformsProvide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on data architecture, security and cloud computing best practicesUse Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems for large-scale, high-throughput workloadsEnsure data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining data security and integrityMonitor technical deliverables against designs, and manage and report on design divergencesSupport sales and pre-sales teams with expert advice and proposal input, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needsAdvise on breaches of data standards and recommend resolutionsKeep up to date with developments in cloud technologies, data architecture and security, applying that knowledge to improve our offerings Technologies: AWSLambdaRedshiftArchitectAzureCloudDevOpsEC2ETLFlinkGCPSupportScalaSecuritySpark More:
We are partnering with a specialist organisation at the forefront of data modernisation across the public sector. These Lead and Senior Data Architect roles support complex, critical, high-profile projects. The role is remote while holding SC clearance; once DV clearance is obtained, it requires four days per week on-site in Cheltenham. The stated salary ranges are £91,000–£114,000 for Principal and £110,000–£130,000 for Lead. We value respect and equality, welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives, and can support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
last updated 39 week of 2026