Data Architect

BAE Systems; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Data Architect to design robust data solutions and the integration layer within an established platform. Candidates should have experience in data modelling, governance, and architecture, with comprehensive benefits including a competitive pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in data/information modelling and architecture or equivalent roles.
• Experience of architecting & governing enterprise wide data solutions.
• Hands on experience working in Data Warehouse or Data Lake programs/projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of the integration layer within the EIDW platform.
• Design and implementation of effective, robust data solutions.
• Establish standards for Data Architecture.

Skills

Dimensional Modelling

Data Warehouse Architecture

Data Governance

Master Data Management

Data Modelling

Job description

Job title: Data Architect

Location: Filton/Frimley/Portsmouth Broad Oak/Scotstoun. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £72,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Design and implementation of the integration layer within the established Enterprise Integration & Data Warehouse (EIDW) platform
• Design and implementation of effective, robust data solutions
• Design and maintenance of conceptual, logical and physical data models
• Delivery and ownership of a Data Architecture strategy that underpins the Naval Ships strategy and objectives
• Establish standards for Data Architecture and provide Data Architectural governance across all technology platforms throughout the organisation
• Informs and adopts data modelling standards, guidelines, best practices and approved modelling techniques and approaches

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• A background in Dimensional Modelling and Data Warehouse Architecture
• Experience in data/information modelling and architecture or equivalent roles
• Experience of architecting & governing enterprise wide data solutions

Desirable

• Experience in Master Data Management and Data Governance
• Hands on experience working in Data Warehouse (normalised/dimensional) or Data Lake programs/projects primarily as a Data Architect or Data Modeller
• Strong knowledge in conventional data modelling techniques (conceptual/physical/logical data models etc)

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Naval Ships Data and Analytics team:

The Naval Ships Data and Analytics Team provides data products to all functions of the business. This includes both Analytics/Reporting as well as Data Integration between applications. The team has a wide range of expertise across technical and non-technical activities and partners with the business to exploit the value in our data and digital landscape. The work undertaken is complex and fluid, which makes the role of the team rewarding and challenging.

The role of the Data Architect is to design a data architecture to deliver data products that is both performant and maintainable. Modelling of the data is also crucial to ensure all stakeholders understand our data architecture and it can be governed effectively.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025 - Interviews for this position will take place W/C 1st September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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