Lead Data Architect
// Role Summary
Lead the data architecture and migration strategy for cutting-edge defence technology projects at QinetiQ's Malvern site. This role offers hands-on leadership and the opportunity to shape the future of data in secure environments.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop and own the Data Architecture and Data Migration Plan.
- Provide technical direction and hands-on leadership to Data Engineers and Analysts.
- Design and maintain data architecture, including data flows, storage, and access.
- Establish data standards, governance, and roadmaps for target architecture.
- Experience in designing and governing architecture for constrained environments.
- Requires willingness to undergo DV Clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
As a Lead Data Architect at QinetiQ's Malvern site, you will be a pivotal member of the Data Science, Engineering and Assurance group. You will take ownership of the Data Architecture, developing and owning the Data Migration Plan. This role involves the evolution, adoption, and deployment of the Data Migration Plan into secure customer environments, setting the technical direction, and making pragmatic architectural decisions. You will also provide hands-on leadership to a team of Data Engineers and Analysts.
Key Responsibilities
- Mapping and documenting data flows, identifying where unstructured and structured data resides and how it moves within and between systems.
- Designing and maintaining data architecture, defining how data is structured, stored, and accessed across systems.
- Blending strategy and delivery by maintaining and refining the target architecture and roadmap, establishing standards and governance.
- Working closely with engineering teams to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and supportable.
Essential Experience
- Extensive experience in data architecture, including ownership of architecture on complex programmes.
- Proven ability to take an established architecture, own it, and evolve it through clear roadmaps, standards, patterns, and governance.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, including metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management.
- Ability to lead engineers with clear technical direction, make pragmatic decisions, and mentor them in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Previous experience designing and governing architecture for constrained environments.
- Operating as a Data Architect with a security-first mindset.
About Malvern
The Malvern facility is renowned for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance, and complex system integration, making significant contributions to the UK’s defence capabilities. They develop technologies for both military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications, and cyber security.
Working Hours and Location
This role is based in Malvern, with a 37-hour work week. Hybrid working patterns are available, and the role will involve travel to customer sites.
Security Clearance
Please note that this role requires candidates to be willing to undergo DV Clearance.