Principal Senior Technical Architect – Data
Location: Malvern, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19726
Overview
At QinetiQ, we’re creating cutting‑edge defence technology. The Principal Senior Technical Architect – Data will shape and deliver advanced data, analytics, and AI capabilities for Defence and National Security customers. This senior technical leader will design mission‑aligned data architectures, drive AI/ML adoption, and integrate data‑driven capability across complex systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead defence and security Data Architecture, defining secure, scalable, and mission‑focused data architecture across multiple platforms and environments.
- Shape end‑to‑end data lifecycles and lead design of data models, ontologies, data flows, and integration strategies.
- Translate mission problems into feasible AI/ML solutions and prototypes; lead early‑stage innovation, experimentation, and technology evaluation.
- Integrate data pipelines, analytical platforms, AI models, and mission systems into coherent system‑of‑system solutions.
- Lead data architecture and AI/ML components within major Defence & Security bids, developing compelling strategies, architecture, and delivery approaches for customers.
- Lead and mentor data engineers, AI/ML specialists, architects, and analysts.
Essential Experience
- Extensive experience designing and delivering data architectures and AI/ML solutions in Defence, Intelligence, or National Security environments.
- Demonstrated leadership in developing data strategies, integration, and AI‑enable capabilities.
- Strong understanding of Defence data domains, mission workflows, and operational contexts.
- Hands‑on knowledge of modern data platforms, pipelines, and technologies (cloud and on‑premises).
- Proven ability to influence senior Defence stakeholders and lead multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Previous experience with major complex bids and proposals within the Defence & Security domain.
Qualifications
We value difference and do not have a fixed idea regarding background or education. Provided you can demonstrate the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at either Farnborough or Malvern site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Customer travel will be required.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
- Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.
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