Job Description
EdgewingBy joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up
- setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence. Uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.
Role DescriptionWe’re looking for a Data Architect to lead and drive the successful delivery of complex data and technology initiatives within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our agile delivery teams, ensuring that work progresses efficiently, risks are managed effectively, and stakeholders remain aligned throughout the lifecycle of a project or product.
You’ll be working closely with functional and value stream leads to align data architecture with programme and business objectives. Working with cross-functional stakeholders, especially product owners and engineers, to clearly define scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment across teams to break down silos and deliver on both cloud and on-prem environments. Projects may span from building robust API integrations to deploying data pipelines or enabling system-wide digital transformation initiatives.
We're seeking someone with over 5 years of relevant experience in delivery or programme management within a technology/data-led setting, who is confident facilitating agile ways of working and can bridge the gap between technical execution and business value.




Key AccountabilitiesAccountabilities include (but are not limited to):Align the allocated business unit(s) overall data architecture with business objectives and Digital Information strategies.
Work with ACWE delivery teams to ensure data management policies are considered and implemented during System Development Lifecycle phases.
Work with other Data Architects to design the overall information/data architecture for the enterprise optimizing data flow and data storage to align with business goals and strategies.
Design and manage data modelling and Data Dictionaries for the allocated business unit(s). Additionally, work with Data Custodians to ensure data consistency and accuracy using database management systems and ETL tools.
Design data integration from multiple data sources using ETL and other tools, and oversee interfaces between systems across business units to maintain data integrity.
Design and maintain Data Models to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
Meet with relevant stakeholders to determine project requirements and detailsCommunicate Information Architecture design clearly and succinctly to different stakeholders across the businessIdentify key areas of enhancement and improvement in information architecture designs.
Design prototypes for informational architecture flows.
Collaborating with other Enterprise Architecture Disciplines (Business,



Applications and Technology)Enhancing existing information architectures to be more interactive and digitally friendly.
Updating wider team members on information architecture design principles and developments.
Fostering and mentoring team members.
Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and apply them to the organization's data architecture.
Skills and ExperienceData modelling (conceptual, logical, physical models)Database design (relational and NoSQL)Hands-on data warehousing (star/snowflake schemas) experienceAzure Cloud platform (data services)Hands-on big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) experienceSQL & advanced query optimisationAPI design and data integrationMetadata management & cataloguingMaster Data ManagementEngagement, recognition of talent, and care for our people’s well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity.
What do

we offer
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· The applicable collective labour agreement is the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector;
· Hybrid working model;
· Employment status: Executive-level employee;
· Permanent contract with Italy as the base location;
· The role includes a secondment of at least two years to Reading, the headquarters of the Joint Venture (JV);
· 13th-month salary;
· Performance premio linked to business results;
· Annual welfare benefits worth €250;
· Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, covering both technical and soft skills;
· Well-being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people, offering

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