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# Cloud Data Architect

- **Company:** Thales Group
- **Location:** Crawley, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, Interoperability, Software Architecture, Requirements Management, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Digital Twin, DOORS (Software), Polarion, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Microservices
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://thales.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Crawley/Cloud-Data-Architect_R0344729

## About the Role

You are an experienced Architect, Technical Lead or Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working closely with customers to deliver impactful solutions., * Experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions using Azure, AWS or similar cloud platforms.

 * Strong knowledge of software architecture, distributed systems and microservices.
 * Experience developing data-centric systems, including data pipelines and large-scale data management solutions.
 * Understanding of architecture frameworks, design principles and solution governance.
 * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
 * Knowledge of system interoperability, open architectures and interface standards.
 * Understanding of data governance, provenance, lineage and traceability.
 * Proven experience delivering complex technical projects to quality, cost and schedule commitments.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing engagement.
 * Ability to simplify complex technical concepts and influence decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Experience

We would be particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or Polarion, as well as exposure to Digital Twin, simulation or synthetic environment technologies. Experience operating within aerospace, defence or similarly regulated sectors would be advantageous, together with an appreciation of systems engineering methodologies, governance and assurance activities.

## Description

At Thales, we're developing next-generation aviation solutions that harness the power of cloud, data and software to transform how critical systems are designed, operated and supported. As a Cloud Data Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping innovative, data-centric solutions that deliver real value to our customers while supporting the future of Flight Avionics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong technical expert looking to step into a broader leadership role, combining architecture ownership, customer engagement and technical team influence.

The Opportunity

As a Cloud Data Architect, you will be responsible for translating customer requirements into scalable cloud, data and software solutions that align with business objectives, technical strategy and customer needs.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll define solution architectures, guide technical decisions, manage architectural risks and ensure solutions remain secure, scalable and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle.

You'll operate at the intersection of software architecture, cloud technologies and product development, helping to shape solutions from concept through to deployment while mentoring engineering teams and influencing technical direction.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Designing and owning end-to-end cloud and data architectures for complex engineering programmes.
 * Translating customer and business requirements into scalable, secure and innovative solutions.
 * Leading architectural decision-making and technical trade-off discussions.
 * Acting as a customer-facing technical leader, supporting solution demonstrations and design workshops.
 * Driving adoption of cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Identifying and mitigating technical risks across software, systems, security and data domains.
 * Defining architectural standards, frameworks and governance approaches.
 * Managing requirements flow-down, verification and validation activities.
 * Collaborating with engineering, software, systems and product teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
 * Producing architecture artefacts, technical documentation and design justifications.
 * Supporting engineering reviews and ensuring solutions are delivered to cost, schedule and quality objectives., This role offers the opportunity to influence the technical direction of innovative avionics and data solutions while working with modern cloud technologies and multidisciplinary engineering teams.