Senior Data & Digital Solutions Lead - Defence (On-site SW)

83zero Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

83zero Ltd is seeking a Principal Data & Digital Solutions Lead to turn complex engineering or operational problems into practical, working solutions on defence programmes.

You will shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept to implementation, translate vague requirements into robust designs, and lead technical delivery with senior stakeholders on-site in the South West.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python and data engineering capability.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, automation or digital twins.
• Background in engineering, infrastructure or defence in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to take loosely defined problems through to working solutions.
• Immediate availability or short notice and strong technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept through to implementation.
• Translate unclear requirements into robust technical designs.
• Build solutions using Python, cloud and modern data technologies.
• Apply AI, machine learning and automation to operational challenges.
• Lead technical delivery and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet strict defence security and governance requirements.
• Support digital-twin, data-platform and engineering-application development.

Skills

Python

Data engineering

AI/ML

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Job description

83zero Ltd is seeking a Principal Data & Digital Solutions Lead to turn complex engineering or operational problems into practical, working solutions on defence programmes.

You will shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept to implementation, translate vague requirements into robust designs, and lead technical delivery with senior stakeholders on-site in the South West.