Lead Data Engineer / Architect (SC cleared)
hace 1 día
Farnborough
Introduction This organisation designs and delivers secure digital solutions that sit at the heart of Defence and National Security. As a Data Architect, you’ll help shape how complex, sensitive data is structured, protected and used across multiple high-impact programmes. Overview: • Location: Farnborough (hybrid working available), • Role: Contract (Outside IR35), • Designing end-to-end data architectures that support secure, mission-critical systems, • Creating data models, integration patterns and data flows that stand up in complex environments, • Working closely with engineers, clients and stakeholders to turn business needs into practical data solutions, • Embedding governance, security and compliance into every layer of the data stack, • Advising on the right technologies — from cloud platforms to analytics and data lake solutions — for secure use cases, • Supporting delivery teams with implementation across ETL, data platforms and analytics tooling, • Producing clear, high-quality architectural documentation and contributing to internal standards, • Mentoring junior team members and helping raise the bar across data engineering and architecture, • Proven experience as a Data Architect or senior-level Data Engineer in complex or regulated environments, • Strong grounding in data modelling (conceptual through to physical) and data integration, • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and modern data architectures, • Confidence working with SQL, Python or similar data-focused languages, • Understanding of secure data handling, governance and compliance requirements, • The chance to work on genuinely meaningful programmes within Defence and National Security, • Exposure to cutting-edge, secure-by-design digital and data platforms, • A collaborative environment made up of experienced technologists and leaders, • Opportunities to influence strategy, not just implementation, • Ongoing professional development and support as the organisation continues to grow Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?