Copello are supporting a leading defence-focused programme in the search for a Data Lead to join a high-impact team delivering next-generation training capabilities. This is an opportunity to shape and lead data architecture and engineering across a complex, cloud-based environment supporting critical national programmes.
This role is based in Warminster with hybrid working available.
What you’ll do:
* Lead the design and delivery of scalable data platforms, pipelines and architecture.
* Provide technical oversight across data engineering activities, ensuring best practice and governance.
* Collaborate with engineering, simulation and stakeholder teams to align data solutions to business needs.
* Ensure data security, compliance and lifecycle management across cloud environments.
* Drive improvements in data systems, standards and performance.
* Act as a subject matter expert for data architecture, including lakehouse and analytics solutions.
* Support the development of dashboards and insights to maximise business value from data.
What you’ll bring:
* Strong experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure or similar).
* Proven expertise in building data pipelines, warehousing and large-scale data solutions.
* Experience with SQL, distributed processing frameworks (e.g. Spark) and data orchestration tools.
* Knowledge of data governance, security and API-driven integration.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to operate in complex environments.
* Experience within defence, government or secure environments beneficial.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative, data-driven capabilities within a mission-led environment.
If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please get in touch for further details with Ella.
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