Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year Requirements: Extensive experience in data architecture and/or data platform engineering, with significant ownership of architecture on complex programmes Demonstrable track record of evolving an established architecture through strategic roadmaps, standards, patterns, and governance Proficient knowledge of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid platforms Deep understanding of data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management Experience designing and governing architectures for constrained or mission-critical environments, including edge deployments and contested connectivity patterns Experience leading engineering teams, providing clear technical direction, and mentoring in multidisciplinary environments Ability to explain intricate architectural concepts to senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities: Lead the Data Fabric architecture end to end, including integration, processing, storage, metadata and lineage, governance, and consumption patterns Establish and maintain the architecture roadmap, including technology evolution, capability increments, and deployment waves across environments Direct architecture for data integration and interoperability, including connectors, data sharing patterns, and cross-domain data exchange approaches Translate high-level architectural intent into reference architectures, patterns, and guardrails to ensure repeatable delivery by the engineering team Run architecture governance and assurance, and lead comprehensive data modelling across conceptual, logical, and physical levels Provide hands-on leadership to a team of Data Fabric Engineers and Data Analysts Ensure the platform remains secure, scalable, resilient, and operable as it evolves Stay aligned with engineering practices to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and supportable Communicate complex architectural concepts to senior stakeholders Technologies: Architect Cloud Fabric Support Security More: We are a distinguished player in the Defence & Security sector, offering a permanent Data Architect - Fabric opportunity at our cutting-edge facility in Farnborough. This is a chance to work on groundbreaking technology initiatives within a team focused on innovation, strategy, and secure, mission-critical delivery. We offer a matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance, access to an employee discount portal, support for the Armed Forces community through Gold Award standard recognition, and opportunities to volunteer and support charities and local communities. last updated 24 week of 2026