Senior Data Solutions Architect – Defence & Data

Thales; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales UK is seeking a Senior Customer Data Solutions Architect to lead data architecture across data integration, analytics and governance. You will collaborate with leadership and SMEs to define technology solutions, create artefacts, and deliver PoCs to evolve data capabilities.

The role involves working with Data and Digital teams to champion data techniques, support MoD data standards, and ensure delivery aligns with business strategy while enabling growth.

Qualifications

• Essential degree or equivalent in Engineering/Data/IT field.
• Desirable TOGAF 9 or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Define technology solutions to support an integrated data strategy.
• Architect data solutions and implementation plans for PoCs and delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and digital teams to deliver data management and analytics solutions.

Skills

Architecture design

Data analytics

APIs & cloud

Security awareness

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HND in Engineering/Data/IT

TOGAF 9 (desirable)

Tools

MCITP

VCP

CCSE

CCNP

Job description

Thales UK is seeking a Senior Customer Data Solutions Architect to lead data architecture across data integration, analytics and governance. You will collaborate with leadership and SMEs to define technology solutions, create artefacts, and deliver PoCs to evolve data capabilities.

The role involves working with Data and Digital teams to champion data techniques, support MoD data standards, and ensure delivery aligns with business strategy while enabling growth.