Data Architect
il y a 22 heures
Peterborough
Job Description Location HybridJob Title: Data ArchitectFunction: Engineering Duration: PermanentHours: Full Time (37 hours per week) Location(s): Warminster Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain or currently hold an SC Clearance The roleThis is more than a job — it’s a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You’ll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally to the Data Lead. Ultimately, you’ll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign our scalable, secure and cost-effective cloud hybrid data solution aligned with Omnia enterprise architecture and Army training objectivesDesign innovative data models and metadata systems to interpret and enhance business needs, promoting data as a strategic assetDevelop transitional data architectures and road maps in alignment with Omnia digital transformation objectives, enabling the evolution of integrated training solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure data architectural integrity and alignmentTranslate complex technical concepts for a non-technical audience, fostering understanding and buy-in from stakeholdersSupport horizon scanning to identify and assess emerging technologies and determine their potential impact on leveraging data analytics to improve training deliveryMembership and contribution to the Omnia Architecture Board(s) to review, define, refine and uphold data architectural principles, policies, and standards across Omnia TrainingWork with engineering teams to support and guide the implementation of a variety of solutions across multiple domains, in an agile environmentManage and lead prototyping and research activity as required to realise the best solutionsProvide oversight and advice to engineers undertaking the design of data models and support the management of data dictionariesEnsure the security and compliance of data environments through the implementation of appropriate architecture principles, security controls and governance frameworksProduce High- and low-level design artifacts for data storage, processing, and retrieval systemsStay current with data technologies, making recommendations for use based on business value. Drive the adoption of these technologiesServe as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Omnia Data Lakehouse, providing strategic guidance, technical oversight, and deep expertise in its architecture, implementation, and optimisationWho we are looking forYou’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to ‘get things done’. You’ll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won’t let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you’ll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You’ll understand what it means to put the mission first. The Data Architect will provide strategic and practical leadership across the data architecture landscape of the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). This role is pivotal in shaping and governing the enterprise data architecture to ensure it aligns with the ACTS vision and supports data as a mission-critical asset. Working closely with the Data Lead, Enterprise Architect and Chief Engineer, you will design, evolve, and maintain a secure, scalable, and interoperable data architecture, leveraging cloud services from AWS, Azure, and OCP where appropriate. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work across engineering teams in a complex and evolving environment. Essential Skills and ExperienceProven experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and interoperable data architectures in complex environments with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and cloud-native data services including use of services like S3, Lambda, Glue, Data Factory, etcExperience designing and supporting implementation of large-scale data pipelines, data warehousing and Lakehouse technologiesStrong skills in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling using tools like ER/Studio, ERwin, or Sparx EA (preferred). Experience reverse engineering models from existing databasesProven track record with data governance, quality, lineage, and security practicesExperience with real-time/streaming data technologies, data Ingestion / ETL (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Kinesis, Pub/Sub)Experience in, or knowledge of, DevSecOps Tooling and ProcessesSelf-starter with the ability to appropriately prioritise and plan complex work in a rapidly changing environmentStrong critical thinker with problem solving aptitudeA working knowledge of MoD or Government IT Security environments and requirements at various classificationsHolder of current SC clearance, or the ability to gain itKnowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and their impact on data systemsRelevant Data and Architecture certification such as TOGAF, MODAF, AWS/Azure Certified Data Architect or Solutions Architect, DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMPCompetitive salaries25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pensionFlexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst othersEnhanced sick payEnhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leaveWork Culture37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangementsRemote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the roleA grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilitiesFor this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and be eligible to obtain or currently hold an SC Clearance. RTXRaytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales. #LI-AS3