Lead Data Architect

Searchability NS&D; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Lead/Principal Data Architect for a brand-new permanent role in Cheltenham, working on-site four days a week. The role requires Active Enhanced DV (West) clearance and expertise in data architecture, analytics, AI solutions, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

You will design advanced data-driven systems for national security clients, develop PoC demonstrators, and contribute to data frameworks and methodologies to strengthen decision-making and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced data-driven systems for national security clients.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators and refine approaches to complex data challenges.
• Contribute to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape future capabilities.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Analytics

AI Solutions

Cloud Strategy

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

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

• Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start
• Essential experience in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, AI Solutions, AWS

Who Are We?

Our client has over 30 years of experience in solving complex data challenges for defence, national security, and central government clients. They specialise in areas such as AI and machine learning, geospatial data analytics, cloud services, and data strategy, delivering tailored solutions that enhance decision-making, operational performance, and mission readiness

Key Responsibilities:

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.

We need the Principal Data Architect to have:

• 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).