Salary: £95,000 - 95,000 per year Requirements: Extensive experience in data architecture, including ownership of architecture on complex programmes Proven ability to evolve established architecture through clear roadmaps, standards, patterns, and governance Strong knowledge of data governance: metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management Capacity to lead engineers with clear technical direction, pragmatic decisions, and mentoring in a multidisciplinary environment Experience designing and governing architecture for constrained environments Operating as a Data Architect with a security mindset Responsibilities: Mapping and documenting data flows, identifying where unstructured and structured data resides and how it moves within and between systems Designing and maintaining data architecture, defining how data is structured, stored, and accessed across systems Blending strategy and delivery to refine the target architecture and roadmap, establishing standards and governance Working closely with engineering to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and supportable Technologies: Architect Support Security More: We are a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, seeking a Lead Data Architect to join our innovative team in Malvern. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and play a crucial role in our data architecture strategy. We provide a matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, a generous holiday allowance, and options for health and dental insurance. Additionally, we proudly support the Armed Forces community and offer volunteering opportunities to contribute to local charities. last updated 12 week of 2026