About this role
Salary: £70,000 - 85,000 per year
Requirements
- Extensive experience across complex data environments, ideally progressing from Data Engineering into architecture and strategy
- Strong experience in data platform architecture, data integration, data modelling and complex pipeline design
- Knowledge of data governance, assurance frameworks and data migration
- Experience delivering data capabilities associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Understanding of assurance and governance frameworks for AI-enabled services
- Active Security Check (SC) clearance
- Experience within Army Digital, data fabric, Zodiac, software development or software-defined communications (Signals) would be advantageous
Responsibilities
- Define data architecture, platform strategy and solutions across complex data environments
- Lead the design of data platforms, migrations, data models and complex data pipelines
- Shape technical delivery, ensuring data engineering and integration solutions meet wider architectural requirements
- Support the delivery of data capabilities involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Apply appropriate data governance, assurance and architectural frameworks, particularly for AI-enabled services
- Work with technical stakeholders to develop robust, scalable data solutions aligned with operational requirements
Technologies
- AI
- Architect
- Fabric
- Support
- Machine Learning
- Security
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We are recruiting a Senior or Principal Data Architect to shape the design and strategy of complex data platforms within an Army Digital environment. The role suits someone with a strong Data Engineering background who has moved into architecture, platform design and strategic delivery. It offers the opportunity to influence data architecture in a defence environment, combining technical understanding with strategic design and delivery. The position is remote, with occasional travel and site attendance in Blandford, Dorset. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive environment, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or any characteristic protected by law.
last updated 46 week of 2026