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. Apply for this job