Data Domain Architect (Edgewing)

Job title: Data Domain Architect (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £61,900-£79,100 Dependent of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Build and maintain clear, reliable data models that support consistent, accurate information across the organisation

• Shape and deliver scalable data architecture that improves how data is shared and stored, aligned to the organisation’s goals

• Guide database and data integration work, using ETL tools and database systems to ensure quality and ease of access

• Support and guide the data architecture team, encouraging collaboration, learning and shared success

  Your skills and experiences:

  Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

  • Proven experience in designing and managing data storage, as well as developing and auditing data archiving policies

  • Experience in designing and building data models, including entity-relationship (ER) diagrams and data normalisation techniques

    Desirable

    • Knowledge of database technologies including RDBMS (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server), NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB, Cassandra), and data warehouse solutions

    • Understanding of ETL processes, including data extraction, transformation, and loading

    • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

    • TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), and related certifications are preferred

    • Professional membership of STEM-related independent organisations, e.g., Institute of Engineering Technology, Royal Academy of Engineering, etc

      Benefits:

      As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

      The Edgewing Team

      You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) for the UK. You will play a central role in working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including tri national industry and government colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

      Why BAE Systems?

      This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

      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: 14th August 2025

      We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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