Lead Data Architect (DV Clearable) – Up to £130,000 + Benefits

UK (Hybrid / Secure Site)
Must be eligible for DV clearance (active SC required to start)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Architect to play a key role in shaping data strategy and delivering complex, high-profile government programmes. You will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, cloud-native data architectures, working with cutting-edge technologies across AWS and other modern platforms.

This role combines technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on architecture, making it ideal for someone who wants to influence major programmes while mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and provide strategic direction
• Design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures aligned to business needs
• Architect and implement cloud-native data solutions across AWS and other platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional data teams
• Define best practices across data architecture, cloud engineering, and security
• Design and oversee real-time and batch processing solutions, including streaming architectures
• Ensure compliance with government standards, security policies, and data regulations
• Monitor delivery against architectural designs and manage any deviations
• Support pre-sales and bid activity, ensuring solutions are technically sound and competitive
• Advise on data standards and governance, driving best practice across programmes
• Stay current with emerging trends in cloud, data architecture, and security

Essential Skills & Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in data architecture within complex, secure environments
• Strong experience designing large-scale, cloud-based data platforms
• Deep expertise in AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Redshift
• Proven experience with Apache Flink and real-time streaming architectures
• Strong background in:
  • Data modelling
  • ETL / ELT processes
  • Data warehousing and distributed systems
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing technical teams
• Ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience working in sensitive / security-focused environments
• Strong understanding of data governance, standards, and architecture frameworks

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Azure or GCP
• Knowledge of Scala and Apache Spark
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud-native delivery models
• Experience working alongside cyber security teams on secure systems

Security Requirements

• Must currently hold SC clearance
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain DV clearance

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £130,000 (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to shape and lead mission-critical government data programmes
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and streaming technologies
• Leadership role with real influence on architecture and delivery
• Strong career progression and continuous professional development

Apply Now

If you are a seasoned Data Architect ready to take on a leadership role in secure, high-impact environments, we’d love to hear from you.