Join a leading organisation at the forefront of innovation, delivering complex technology solutions that make a real-world impact. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape enterprise-wide data architecture strategy while helping unlock the full potential of AI-driven capabilities across secure and highly regulated environments.
Role Overview:
* Location: Farnborough (Hybrid Working)
* Package: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits
* Industry: Technology, Defence & Advanced Engineering
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Define and drive the long-term vision, roadmap and evolution of a large-scale data platform architecture.
* Lead the design of data integration, storage, governance, metadata and consumption frameworks.
* Champion data quality, accessibility and governance to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives.
* Establish architectural standards, best practices and governance processes across the wider data function.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers and Analysts.
* Develop scalable, secure and resilient data solutions for complex operational environments.
* Shape integration strategies covering APIs, event-driven architectures, data sharing and interoperability.
* Create reference architectures, patterns and guardrails that enable consistent and repeatable delivery.
* Lead data modelling activities across conceptual, logical and physical layers.
* Engage with senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
Main Skills Needed:
* Significant experience in Data Architecture, Data Platform Engineering or a similar leadership role.
* Proven track record of owning and evolving enterprise data architectures within complex environments.
* Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, lineage, stewardship and data quality frameworks.
* Experience working across on-premise, cloud and hybrid technology landscapes.
* Knowledge of data integration, interoperability, APIs and event-driven architectures.
* Ability to define architecture roadmaps, standards and governance frameworks.
* Previous experience leading technical teams and providing architectural direction.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Experience operating within highly secure, regulated or mission-critical environments would be advantageous.
What’s in It for You:
* Hybrid working arrangements that support flexibility and work-life balance.
* Generous holiday allowance, including the option to buy additional leave.
* Matched pension contributions and life assurance.
* Private medical, dental and health cash plan options.
* Access to a wide range of employee discounts and lifestyle benefits.
* Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects with real-world impact.
* A collaborative environment where innovation, learning and knowledge sharing are actively encouraged.
* Long-term career development within a growing and highly respected organisation.
* Volunteering opportunities and strong community engagement initiatives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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