Data Architect - Central Government

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for UK Central Government departments. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight – shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments.

This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms – and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour.

Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance (existing SC clearance desirable).

What experience you'll bring:

Leadership:

• Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role.
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery.
• Expe...