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We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to support the design and delivery of modern, scalable data platforms and solutions across complex Government and Defence environments.\nThis is a hands-on architecture role with a strong focus on multi-cloud data engineering, automated data pipelines and event-driven architectures. You will work across both AWS and Microsoft Azure, designing secure, resilient and high-performing data solutions that integrate cloud and on-premises data sources.\nWorking closely with Data Engineers, Cloud Architects, Software Engineers and delivery teams, you will provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in the design, development and implementation of data solutions.\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign and deliver scalable data architectures across AWS and Azure environments.\nDefine and implement automated data pipelines using cloud-native technologies and frameworks such as Apache Spark.\nDesign data integration solutions connecting cloud platforms with on-premises data sources.\nEstablish event-driven architectures to support efficient data processing, workflow orchestration and near-real-time data availability.\nOptimise data pipelines for performance, parallelisation, reliability and scalability.\nDesign data processing capabilities that support early identification of fraud risks and other analytical use cases.\nDevelop scalable approaches and tooling to enable self-service ETL and the onboarding of new data assets.\nDefine data access, storage, integration and processing patterns across multi-cloud environments.\nProvide architectural guidance across AWS and Azure services, including EC2, EMR, S3, Lambda and Azure Blob Storage.\nWork with Cloud and Infrastructure teams to ensure appropriate networking, connectivity, security and access controls.\nChampion DevOps and software engineering best practices, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD and automated deployments.\nSupport the use of Terraform, GitLab and automation tooling across data platform delivery.\nProduce architecture documentation, technical designs and implementation guidance.\nEngage with technical and business stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into practical solutions.\nProvide technical leadership and guidance to Data Engineers and wider delivery teams.\nWhat 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connectivity.\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.\nExperience using GitLab and implementing CI/CD pipelines.\nStrong understanding of software engineering principles, automation and DevOps practices.\nAbility to translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable data architectures.\nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\nDesirable Experience\nExperience across some of the following would be beneficial:\nDesigning data platforms supporting fraud detection, risk assessment or advanced analytics.\nStreaming technologies such as Kafka, AWS Kinesis or Azure Event Hubs.\nServerless and event-driven data processing architectures.\nData lake, lakehouse and modern data platform architectures.\nSelf-service data ingestion and ETL frameworks.\nPython, SQL or other data engineering languages.\nData governance, lineage, metadata management and data quality.\nExperience with large-scale or highly regulated data environments.\nExperience delivering data solutions within Government, Defence or wider public-sector organisations.\nSecurity Clearance\nDue to the security requirements of the assignment, candidates must hold current SC (Security Check) clearance prior to commencing the role.\nCandidates must also be able to maintain the required level of security clearance for the duration of the assignment.\nThe Opportunity\nThis role would suit an experienced Data Architect who enjoys combining architectural ownership with hands-on technical delivery.\nYou will work across complex AWS and Azure environments, helping design and modernise data platforms that enable efficient data processing, integration and advanced analytical capabilities.\nYou'll collaborate with experienced Data, Cloud, Cyber Security and Engineering specialists while playing an important role in delivering secure, scalable and high-performing data solutions for our customers.\nBenefits\nWhy people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group\nProfessionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.\nUBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.\nEmployee Benefits\n Training - All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. 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