Senior Data Architect (Shared Services D&A)

Job Title\: Senior Data Architect

Location\: Preston or Frimley.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus\: £2000

Grade\: GG12

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

The position plays a pivotal part in aligning Data & Analytics initiatives with broader enterprise goals, ensuring solutions integrate seamlessly across the organisation.

A core focus is driving the Data & Analytics Data Architecture Office, contributing to the definition, development and governance of a standard approach to the practice of data architecture across some of our largest and most complex transformation projects.

This role will also ensure we have a clear strategy and roadmap for our data layers such as storage, staging, conformed and marts including the definitions of medallion architecture into our data lakes.

Core duties\:

• You will be the custodian of the appropriate Enterprise Data Models associated with the Data & Analytics services (e.g. the Dimensional model used within BI and the Master Data model used within data management) , within the context of the overall Data & Analytics Enterprise Architecture Information and Data Models, working closely with the Data & Analytics Centre of Excellence
• You will define what good looks like in terms of Data Architecture best practices and approaches including the creation of blue prints for conceptual, logical and physical models
• Database development and optimization – defining our approach to data systems (warehouses & lakes) across our data & analytics landscape creating roadmaps for change towards new technologies
• Support our large transformation projects in their data journeys, defining re-usable artifacts to generate mature data architectures within our enterprise

Essential Skills\:

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience in an IT-related role
• Experience in Information/Data architecture development
• Experience of information/data analysis in large scale business systems

The Data and Analytics Team\:

This is an opportunity to join a new part of the business, undertaking a new piece of work, where we are introducing new technology into the wider BAE Business. Joining from the ground up, this is a chance to make your mark and the role your own. This role will provide the opportunity to grow the role & your responsibility into a wider scope or even specialise within a specific area.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

*We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 6th October 2026