Senior Data Architect: Secure, Modern Platforms for Defence

NPA WorldWide; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence consultancy in the UK is seeking a Data Architect to shape enterprise-level data architecture strategy. This role involves leading data governance and modernisation across secure environments. Candidates should have experience in complex data architectures, including relational and NoSQL databases as well as cloud platforms like Azure or AWS. The company offers competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee development and collaboration.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary & benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Funded training & clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Data Architect in complex or regulated environments.
• Expertise in relational, NoSQL and cloud data architectures.
• Experience modernising enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture strategy and standards across Defence programmes.
• Assess legacy platforms and define modernisation roadmaps.
• Design secure, scalable data models and integration patterns.
• Own data governance, interoperability and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Data architecture strategy

Relational databases

NoSQL

Cloud data architectures

Data governance

Scripting / automation

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

A leading Defence consultancy in the UK is seeking a Data Architect to shape enterprise-level data architecture strategy. This role involves leading data governance and modernisation across secure environments. Candidates should have experience in complex data architectures, including relational and NoSQL databases as well as cloud platforms like Azure or AWS. The company offers competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee development and collaboration.