Lead Data Architect: Hybrid Data Fabric & AI Delivery

QinetiQ; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is looking for a Lead Data Architect in Farnborough. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the Data Fabric architecture, leading a team of engineers to ensure secure and scalable integration. Responsibilities include defining architectural standards and leading governance for data quality and accessibility. This role supports a hybrid working pattern, allowing flexibility in a unique and diverse workplace. Comprehensive benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for volunteering.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture and data platform engineering.
• Proven ability to evolve architecture through clear roadmaps and governance.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own the Data Fabric architecture from integration to consumption patterns.
• Define and maintain the architecture roadmap including technology evolution.
• Lead data modelling across conceptual, logical, and physical levels.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Data integration

Cloud platforms

Communication skills

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is looking for a Lead Data Architect in Farnborough. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the Data Fabric architecture, leading a team of engineers to ensure secure and scalable integration. Responsibilities include defining architectural standards and leading governance for data quality and accessibility. This role supports a hybrid working pattern, allowing flexibility in a unique and diverse workplace. Comprehensive benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for volunteering.