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Lead Data Architect
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Brand new Permanent Opportunity for a Lead/Principal Data Architect with an Emerging National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham
Must hold Active Enhanced DV (West) Clearance to start
Up to £105k DoE
Cheltenham location – 80% on-site
Essential experience in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, AI Solutions, AWS
Who Are We?
Our client has over 30 years of experience in solving complex data challenges for defence, national security, and central government clients. They specialise in areas such as AI and machine learning, geospatial data analytics, cloud services, and data strategy, delivering tailored solutions that enhance decision-making, operational performance, and mission readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
In the role, you’ll design and deliver advanced data-driven systems that enable national security clients to make faster, better-informed decisions. Beyond solution delivery, you’ll help shape future capabilities by developing proof-of-concept demonstrators, refining approaches to complex data challenges, and contributing to frameworks and methodologies in the national security domain.
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We need the Principal Data Architect to have:
- Enhanced DV Clearance (West) to start
- Willing to work on-site in Cheltenham 4 days per week
Key skills required:
- Expertise in data architecture, including modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, and master data management.
- Experience in developing data analytics and AI-driven solutions.
- Skilled in designing and automating data quality metrics and KPIs.
- Proficient with AWS (S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR) and/or Azure (ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Functions).
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Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com For further information please call me on 01614166800 or 07719065951. I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies Searchability. I look forward to hearing from you.
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