24 Oct
Data Careers
London
Job description
Data Architect (Central Government & Defence Sector)
Location : England (Hybrid working, with some onsite requirement at offices in Southern UK)
Salary : £85,000 - £95,000
Security Clearance : SC clearance eligibility or existing SC clearance required.
We are recruiting for a Data Architect to join a specialist consultancy that delivers high-impact solutions to central government and defence clients.
In this role, you will design and implement data architectures that solve complex business challenges, driving innovation and setting data standards in a highly secure and regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Engage with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations.
- Define and refine strategies and policies that align data architecture with business objectives.
- Design data architectures that solve multi-faceted business problems across various domains.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends in data tools, techniques, and usage, driving innovation within the organisation.
- Develop and govern data models, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Set and champion data standards across the organisation.
- Manage metadata repositories and provide expert oversight.
- Lead problem management within data architecture, ensuring proactive resolution and prevention.
- Shape and evolve data governance, ensuring it aligns with business services.
Essential Skills :
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder management and facilitating complex discussions.
- Strategic thinking in data architecture, guiding teams on long-term planning and business alignment.
- Expertise in designing data solutions that address broad, cross-functional challenges.
- Proven track record in data modelling, with the ability to align and compare different models.
- Experience in setting and governing data standards within the context of government frameworks.
- Ability to manage metadata, advising less experienced team members on tools and best practices.
- Proficient in problem-solving within the data architecture space, ensuring seamless operations and governance.
If you are passionate about delivering cutting-edge data architecture solutions in a secure, high-impact sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!