Senior Data Architect — Remote, SC, AI/ML Enablement

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

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