Join our dynamic team at Defence Digital as a Lead Data Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data architecture across the Ministry of Defence. As a key member of our Enterprise Data Architecture Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive data fabric strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the best use of data across the Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and adoption of Defence's data fabric, including the development of conceptual and logical designs for the data fabric and Defence Data & Analytics Platform (DDAP)
• Acting as a key data architecture governance stakeholder, ensuring projects across the Defence enterprise publish data to and consume data from the fabric
• Managing a small team of Data Architects to support data fabric design and development
• Supporting and developing civil servant data architects and managing external resources to provide surge capacity in the team
• Working alongside the Head of Enterprise Data Architecture to review data architecture strategies across the Defence enterprise

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of data architecture principles and proven expertise in designing and implementing data architecture in complex, enterprise-scale environments
• Strong technical knowledge of data management technologies, including data warehousing, data lakes, data pipelines, and data quality tools
• Business acumen and ability to understand the strategic objectives of a large organisation and translate them into data-driven solutions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Leadership and team management experience, including mentoring data architects and data teams

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary of £67,820, plus a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £18,000 per annum
• A highly competitive pension scheme, with Ministry of Defence contributing £19,647 towards your Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Flexible working options, a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, and a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave, 8 public holidays, and special paid leave for volunteering
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including access to training and development programs

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for data architecture and a desire to make a critical difference, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your application through the link below.