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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - Active SC, DV Clearable - Perm - **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Metadata, Cloud Services, Apache Spark, SC Clearance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Apache Flink, Video Streaming, Functional Programming, Stream Processing, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5899595242 ## About the Role * Minimum of 6 years experience in data architecture, focused on secure, large-scale, complex projects * Must hold active SC clearance and be able to undergo DV clearance * Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and Redshift * Hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time data processing * Experience with other cloud providers, such as Azure or GCP, is advantageous * Experience mentoring and managing teams, developing talent and fostering collaboration * Ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders, translating their needs into actionable technical plans * Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, data warehousing, distributed systems and metadata systems * Experience with public cloud services and cloud working practices, including a DevOps-centric approach * Experience working with sensitive data and, ideally, with cyber security specialists * Ability to understand and apply recognised data modelling patterns and standards * Scala and Spark skills are desirable ## Description * Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements, provide strategic guidance and ensure data solutions meet their objectives * Support the design, development and implementation of secure, scalable data architectures aligned with security, performance and scalability requirements * Architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing using AWS and other cloud platforms * Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on data architecture, security and cloud computing best practices * Use Apache Flink and other streaming technologies to build real-time data processing systems for large-scale, high-throughput workloads * Ensure data solutions comply with industry standards and government regulations, maintaining data security and integrity * Monitor technical deliverables against designs, and manage and report on design divergences * Support sales and pre-sales teams with expert advice and proposal input, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with client needs * Advise on breaches of data standards and recommend resolutions * Keep up to date with developments in cloud technologies, data architecture and security, applying that knowledge to improve our offerings Technologies: * AWS * Lambda * Redshift * Architect * Azure * Cloud * DevOps * EC2 * ETL * Flink * GCP * Support * Scala * Security * Spark More: We are partnering with a specialist organisation at the forefront of data modernisation across the public sector. These Lead and Senior Data Architect roles support complex, critical, high-profile projects. The role is remote while holding SC clearance; once DV clearance is obtained, it requires four days per week on-site in Cheltenham. The stated salary ranges are £91,000-£114,000 for Principal and £110,000-£130,000 for Lead. 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