Principal Data Architect

Searchability; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Data Architect. The role involves designing advanced data systems for national security, requiring Enhanced DV Clearance and expertise in data architecture, AI solutions, and AWS/Azure. This position is primarily on-site in Cheltenham, offering up to £105k based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start.
• Willing to work on-site in Cheltenham 4 days per week.
• Expertise in data architecture including modelling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced data-driven systems for national security clients.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators to address complex data challenges.
• Contribute to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain.

Skills

Data architecture

Data analytics

AI-driven solutions

AWS

Azure

Tools

AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR)

Azure (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Functions)

Job description

Overview

• Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start
• Up to £105k DoE
• Cheltenham location – 80% on-site
• 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

Key Skills Required

• 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

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 01614166800 or 07719065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies Searchability. I look forward to hearing from you.