SC Cleared Data Architect

Fruition Group; Blandford Forum; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking a Senior/Principal Data Architect to shape the design and strategy of complex data platforms within an Army Digital environment. The role combines hands-on data engineering with architecture, platform design and strategic delivery, enabling integrated, governed data systems.

The position involves remote work with occasional travel to Blandford, Dorset, and requires SC clearance. You will influence data platforms, models and pipelines while aligning with operational

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across complex data environments, progressing from data engineering into architecture and strategy.
• Strong experience in data platform architecture, data integration, data modelling and pipeline design.
• Knowledge of data governance, assurance frameworks and data migration.
• Experience delivering data capabilities in AI/ML contexts.
• Understanding of governance frameworks for AI-enabled services.
• Active SC clearance and defence or Army Digital experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define data architecture, platform strategy and solutions across complex data environments.
• Lead design of data platforms, migrations, data models and complex data pipelines.
• Shape delivery to meet architectural requirements across data engineering and integration.
• Support data capabilities involving AI and ML in delivery workflows.
• Apply governance and assurance frameworks for AI-enabled services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable data solutions aligned with operations.

Skills

Data architecture

Data integration

Data modelling

Complex pipeline design

AI/ML data capabilities

Data governance

Platform strategy

Data engineering to architecture

Job description

Data Architect (Senior/Principal)Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Blandford, Dorset

Security Clearance: SC required

Why Apply

An opportunity for a Senior or Principal Data Architect to shape the design and strategy of complex data platforms within an Army Digital environment. This role would suit someone with a strong Data Engineering background who has progressed into architecture, platform design and strategic delivery, helping define how complex data systems are integrated, governed and developed.

Data Architect Responsibilities

• Define data architecture, platform strategy and solutions across complex data environments.

• Lead the design of data platforms, migrations, data models and complex data pipelines.

• Shape technical delivery, ensuring data engineering and integration solutions meet wider architectural requirements.

• Support the delivery of data capabilities involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

• Apply appropriate data governance, assurance and architectural frameworks, particularly for AI-enabled services.

• Work with technical stakeholders to develop robust, scalable data solutions aligned with operational requirements.

Data Architect Requirements

• Extensive experience across complex data environments, ideally progressing from Data Engineering into architecture and strategy.

• Strong experience in data platform architecture, data integration, data modelling and complex pipeline design.

• Knowledge of data governance, assurance frameworks and data migration.

• Experience delivering data capabilities associated with AI and Machine Learning.

• Understanding of assurance and governance frameworks for AI-enabled services.

• Active Security Check (SC) clearance.

• Experience within Army Digital, data fabric, Zodiac, software development or software-defined communications (Signals) would be advantageous.

What's in it for me?

The opportunity to influence data architecture within a defence environment, combining hands-on technical understanding with strategic design and delivery. The position offers scope for a senior-level architect to help shape complex data capabilities, with remote working and occasional site attendance in Blandford, Dorset, expected.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.