SC Cleared Technical Architect - Data Platforms
Truenorth are currently working with a leading technology consultancy on a Technical Architect (Data Platforms) opportunity, supporting the design and evolution of large-scale, cloud-based data platforms across a range of high-impact programmes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping architecture, working across complex environments, and driving modern data platform solutions end-to-end.
Key details:
• Salary: £65,000 - £85,000
• Location: Hybrid - London or Manchester hubs
• Permanent or FTC options available
• Active SC Clearance required (must already hold this - you will be required to evidence your clearance)
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience designing modern cloud-based data platforms.
- Hands-on architectural experience with:
- AWS (essential): S3, EMR, Glue
- Kafka / event streaming architectures
- Python & PySpark-based data processing
- Experience designing data ingestion pipelines (batch and real-time).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Experience with GitHub-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with data lake and lakehouse architectures.
- Strong understanding of:
- Data ingestion patterns
- Data transformation and curation layers
- Data access and productisation
- Ability to design for large-scale datasets.
- Experience supporting cloud migrations
- Knowledge and experience with Azure & Microsoft Fabric & Databricks would be beneficial
- Familiarity with event-driven and streaming-first architectures at scale.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-team collaboration skills.
- Ability to operate effectively within existing governance and standards.
- Pragmatic decision-making balancing delivery pace and technical quality.
- Clear communicator able to translate complex architecture into actionable guidance.
- Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
- This role will require the ability to obtain and hold UK SC Clearance.