Data Architect (DV Cleared)

Talent Acquisition Manager - UK Public Sector, Defence & National Security Markets | Consulting, Digital & Executive

At Envitia, we’re passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. As a leading technology company specialising in data intelligence, AI, and geospatial solutions, we empower organisations across defence, government, and commercial sectors to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Envitia has been named one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies to Work For in 2025. This award reflects our environment of innovation, collaboration, trust, and personal growth.

As a Data Architect at Envitia, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions for our national security clients. You will lead projects from initial design through to final delivery, applying both our in-house technologies and industry-standard frameworks. You’ll also shape Envitia’s future capability by contributing to our library of intellectual property, including new frameworks, methodologies, and proof-of-concept demonstrators to drive go-to-market strategies.

You’ll be involved in pre-sales activities, taking the lead on technical solution design, effort estimation, and cost modelling.

• Gather and analyse requirements to design tailored data solutions for customers.
• Develop data strategies and governance frameworks to drive organisational data transformation.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of modern data architectures across various technologies and platforms.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring solutions align with client needs and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the design and development of managed services for Envitia and its clients.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Develop cost models, risk assessments, and business cases for proposed solutions.

• Strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and master data.
• Experience in establishing data analytics and supporting AI solutions.
• Good working knowledge of ontologies and taxonomies.
• Data quality/validation experience: designing metrics and KPIs to verify and automate management of data quality.
• Good working experience of AWS (e.g. S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda and EMR) and/or Azure data services (e.g. ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Azure Functions).
• Working experience in Data Lakehouse environments such as Databricks, Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric.

The successful candidate must hold a current DV security clearance with the ability to go through an enhanced level.

It is anticipated the role will require up to 80% (4 days per week) onsite working at client locations – Gloucester, London, Manchester (based on project requirements).

We value a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support both professional and personal well-being.

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off. Ability to buy and sell 5 days holiday.
• Private Healthcare Coverage: Health plan with options for family coverage if required.
• Training & Skills Development: Ongoing training opportunities tailored to evolving needs.
• Fitness Reimbursement: Assistance with gym memberships or fitness-related expenses.
• Life Assurance: Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Pension Contribution: Pension options and support for planning for the future.
• Perkbox Subscription: Discounts on a range of products and services.
• Internal Reward Schemes: Recognition initiatives for exceptional contributions.
• Community Engagement & Volunteer Opportunities: Company-sponsored volunteer programs.

Envitia celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting
• Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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