Data Architect - Active SC, DV Clearable - Perm in Cheltenham

Job DescriptionData Architect (Lead & Senior) - Active SC, DV ClearableLocation : Remote whilst SC, Cheltenham 4 days on-site once DVSalary : Principal, £91,000 - £114,000 / Lead, £110,000 - £130,000Clearance: Must have a minimum of active SC with ability to go through DV.Sanderson Government & Defence are partnering with a specialist organisation at the forefront of data moderniastion across the Public Sectors.As a Lead Data Architect, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in complex Data Architecture, you will play a role in shaping data strategy and ensuring the success of our client's complex, critical high-profile projects. You will support the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient data architectures on AWS and other cloud platforms, while also serving as a mentor to a team of skilled data professionals.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEngage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that data solutions meet their objectivesSupport the design, development, and implementation of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance, and scalability requirementsUtilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud- solutions for batch and real-time data processingProvide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security, and cloud computingProficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systemsUtilise Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems that handle large-scale, high-throughput dataEnsure all data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining the highest levels of data security and integrityMonitor technical deliverables against the designs, manage and report on design divergencesSupport the sales and pre-sales teams by providing expert advice and input on proposals, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needsAdvise and support on breaches of data standards and make recommendations about how they should be resolvedStay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, data architecture, and security practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our offerings.Core Experience and Competencies6+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on secure, large-scale, and complex projectsExtensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Redshift. Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plusIn-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processingProven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a focus on developing talent and fostering a collaborative work environmentStrong ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable technical plansDesirable skills in Scala and Spark to support wider programmes of workHands-on Public Cloud experience in either AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, both their 'services' and 'how' to work in the cloud such as DevOps-centric approachHaving worked in sensitive data environments and ideally have experience facing off to cyber security specialistsUnderstand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standardsReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.TPBN1_UKTJ