Security Cleared Data Architect

Role: Data & ML ArchitectLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne550-600 (Inside IR35)Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS and SC (requires 5+ years UK address history).Hybrid: 3 days per week. Start Date - ASAPRole OverviewAs a Data & ML Architect, you'll design and lead enterprise-scale data platforms and advanced ML/AI solutions. You'll define data and AI strategies, ensure alignment with business goals, and deliver secure, scalable architectures using modern cloud and AI technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesSet vision for data & AI architecture; mentor junior team members.Architect data platforms and ML/AI solutions for scalability and performance.Implement governance, standards, and integration across Azure, AWS, GCP.Lead advanced AI/ML initiatives (NLP, LLM, Agentic AI) and MLOps frameworks.Collaborate on CI/CD, DevOps, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).Engage stakeholders, ensuring compliance and security.Technical ExpertiseExpert in Data Architecture, Modelling

Engineering, and Analysis at scale.Strong in Python, SQL, Spark, Scala; CI/CD and MLOps (Azure DevOps, Kubeflow).Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible); container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).Familiar with Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau.Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP) preferred.Requirements8+ years in client-facing Data Architecture roles.Experience in Agile and Waterfall environments.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Industry certifications and team leadership experience.Interested? Apply Now!JBRP1_UKTJ