Lead Data Architect

Lead/Principal Data Architect – Emerging National Security Consultancy – Cheltenham

Brand new Permanent Opportunity for a Lead/Principal Data Architect with an Emerging National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham.

Paid: Up to £105k DoE (direct, dependent on skills and experience).

Clearance: Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start.

In the role, you’ll design and deliver advanced data‑driven systems that enable national security clients to make faster, better‑informed decisions. Beyond solution delivery, you’ll help shape future capabilities by developing proof‑of‑concept demonstrators, refining approaches to complex data challenges, and contributing to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain.

• Enhanced DV Clearance (West) to start.
• Willing to work on‑site in Cheltenham 4 days per week.
• Expertise in data architecture, including modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, and master data management.
• Experience in developing data analytics and AI‑driven solutions.
• Skilled in designing and automating data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Proficient with AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR) and/or Azure (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Functions).

To be Considered…

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