Lead Data Engineer / Architect (SC cleared)
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Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role involves working as a Data Architect within an organization focused on secure digital solutions for Defence and National Security. The position requires designing data architectures, creating data models, and ensuring compliance and security across various high-impact programs. The role also includes mentoring junior team members and advising on technology solutions. Active SC Clearance is required for this contract position based in Farnborough with hybrid working options available.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 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
- Keeping an eye on emerging data technologies and bringing fresh ideas into live programmes
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Data Architect or senior-level Data Engineer in complex or regulated environments
- Strong grounding in data modelling 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
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work comfortably with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Farnborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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) Industry: Defence / Secure Digital Technology (Active SC Clearance required)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- 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
- Keeping an eye on emerging data technologies and bringing fresh ideas into live programmes
Main Skills Needed:
- 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
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work comfortably with technical and non-technical stakeholders
What’s in It for You:
- 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
- A culture that values innovation, pragmatism and doing things properly
Call to Action: Big plans. Big impact. Ready to be part of it?