Overview
Job Title: Lead Data Architect
Location: Farnborough
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to £700 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC clearance process
What you'll be doing
* Own and refine the data architecture, establishing standards, governance, and roadmaps.
* Map and document data flows, identifying data locations, movement, and ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.
* Design and maintain data structures, storage, and access methods aligned with user needs and technical requirements.
* Lead the development of data migration plans and oversee their deployment.
* Collaborate with security and assurance teams to support accreditation in regulated environments.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring designs are buildable, testable, and supportable.
* Stay close to engineering activities to ensure architecture remains fit for purpose.
What you'll bring
* Extensive experience in data architecture and platform engineering, with a proven track record of owning and evolving complex data environments.
* Strong expertise in data modelling, event-driven microservice architecture, and data platform patterns (batch, streaming, lakehouse/warehouse).
* Deep knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, and lifecycle management.
* Security-focused mindset, designing for least privilege, auditability, and compliance.
* Experience working in constrained or mission-critical environments, including edge deployments.
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, providing clear technical direction and mentorship.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Relevant professional certifications and licences are desirable.
* A strong background in regulated environments is advantageous.
Join our client's team in Farnborough and play a pivotal role in shaping their data landscape. If you're passionate about data architecture and leading innovative projects, we'd love to hear from you
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