Lead Data Architect

Sword Group Glasgow, Scotland Posted apr 17, 2026

Full Time
Onsite
Senior

Job description

This Lead Data Architect role is focused on operating within established flight, safety, and reporting standards. It would suit someone who can bring high professional standards and disciplined judgement to the role.

What the work leans on

Support the sales team by joining client calls, providing technical expertise, and contributing to solution shaping. Deliver technical assurance by reviewing solution designs, pipelines, architectures, and implementation approaches.

Where the technical work sits

  • Operate within established flight, safety, and reporting standards.

Technical requirements

  • Strong hands‑on experience building end-to-end data pipelines using Azure-native ELT/ETL frameworks and modern orchestration patterns.
  • Experience with performance tuning across compute, storage, pipelines, and BI models to optimise cost and efficiency.
  • Experience in working with stakeholders to propose appropriate solutions across a broad range of technical challenges.

What helps delivery stay steady

High professional standards and disciplined judgement.

Practical details

  • Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Job details

  • Benefits mentioned: Pension, Holiday allowance, Training, Flexible working
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