Lead Data Architect — Data Governance & Migration

INZPIRE LTD; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Malvern seeks a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of data architecture and the Data Migration Plan. This role involves mapping data flows, designing architecture, and leading a team of engineers in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should possess extensive experience in data architecture, strong knowledge of data governance, and the ability to lead teams with technical direction. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture including ownership of architecture on complex programmes.
• Strong knowledge of data governance: metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, and lifecycle management.
• The ability to lead engineers with clear technical direction and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Mapping and documenting data flows identifying where unstructured and structured data resides.
• Designing and maintaining data architecture and defining data structure, storage, and access.
• Working closely with engineering to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and supportable.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Team leadership

Pragmatic decision making

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Malvern seeks a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of data architecture and the Data Migration Plan. This role involves mapping data flows, designing architecture, and leading a team of engineers in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should possess extensive experience in data architecture, strong knowledge of data governance, and the ability to lead teams with technical direction. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.