The ad says“UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)”
The ad says“UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)”
The ad says“UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)”
The ad says“Design how to expose data from systems (APIs, real-time streams), link data from multiple systems, and deliver modern data services”
The ad says“Chair or lead: Architecture reviews. Design authorities, Technical governance forums and Data platform standards reviews”
The ad says“Chair or lead: Architecture reviews. Design authorities, Technical governance forums and Data platform standards reviews”
The ad says“Be accountable for creating and maintaining the Data Transformation Programme roadmap and ensuring all workstreams align to the target architecture and business objectives”
The ad says“Chair or lead: Architecture reviews. Design authorities, Technical governance forums and Data platform standards reviews”
The ad says“Methods is recruiting for a Data Architect with deep knowledge of Fabric architecture to join our team a permanent basis”
The ad says“Design how to expose data from systems (APIs, real-time streams), link data from multiple systems, and deliver modern data services”
The ad says“Chair or lead: Architecture reviews. Design authorities, Technical governance forums and Data platform standards reviews”
Values
The ad says“Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF 9, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)”
The ad says“Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF 9, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)”
The ad says“Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF 9, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Understanding of data mesh or data fabric architectural approaches”
The ad says“Understanding of data mesh or data fabric architectural approaches”
The ad says“Extensive data modelling experience: both normalised relational models and de-normalised Star Schema/dimensional models”
The ad says“Proficiency with Parquet/Delta Lake or other modern data storage formats”
The ad says“Experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Experience with streaming architectures using Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis for real-time data processing”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Knowledge of data architectures supporting AI/ML workloads, including vector databases, feature stores and MLOps pipelines”
The ad says“Knowledge of and/or experience with Government Digital Service practices across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases”
The ad says“Experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices”
The ad says“Experience with streaming architectures using Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis for real-time data processing”
The ad says“Experience with streaming architectures using Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis for real-time data processing”
The ad says“Understanding of Lambda and Kappa architectural patterns and when to apply each”
The ad says“Knowledge of data architectures supporting AI/ML workloads, including vector databases, feature stores and MLOps pipelines”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of Fabric architecture, governance, OneLake, Real-Time Intelligence, Data Engineering, Warehousing and Power BI integration”
The ad says“Proficiency with Parquet/Delta Lake or other modern data storage formats”
The ad says“Excellent relational database design skills with expertise in diagnosing and optimising performance across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of Fabric architecture, governance, OneLake, Real-Time Intelligence, Data Engineering, Warehousing and Power BI integration”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Excellent relational database design skills with expertise in diagnosing and optimising performance across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases”
The ad says“Extensive data modelling experience: both normalised relational models and de-normalised Star Schema/dimensional models”
The ad says“Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)”
The ad says“Knowledge of data architectures supporting AI/ML workloads, including vector databases, feature stores and MLOps pipelines”
Methods is recruiting for a Data Architect with deep knowledge of Fabric architecture to join our team a permanent basis
This role will be mainly remote but require flexibility to travel to client sites, and our offices based in London, Sheffield
Be the senior technical authority for the programme, responsible for defining technical direction, priorities, standards and decision-making
Be accountable for creating and maintaining the Data Transformation Programme roadmap and ensuring all workstreams align to the target architecture and business objectives
Setting priorities
Guiding technical workstreams
Identifying incorrect or low-value activities
Redirecting effort towards programme outcomes
Uplift the capability of the existing team
Mentor architects and engineers
Establish good engineering practices
Develop Fabric knowledge within both Methods and the customer team
Chair or lead: Architecture reviews. Design authorities, Technical governance forums and Data platform standards reviews
Advocate the business benefit of data standards, championing and governing those standards across projects and the organisation
Demonstrate an overall perspective on business issues and activities, determining patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements
Make and guide effective decisions, explaining clearly how decisions have been reached and resolving technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk
Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, making complex technical information accessible for non-technical audiences
Design how to expose data from systems (APIs, real-time streams), link data from multiple systems, and deliver modern data services
Ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented
Design end-to-end data solutions from requirements through implementation, including technical documentation and architecture blueprints
Lead complex data migration projects from legacy systems to modern cloud-native platforms
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies across the modern data stack to meet specific client needs
Enable transformative business decisions through robust, scalable data architectures
Drive adoption of modern data platforms and AI-enabled analytics solutions
Establish technical standards and architectural patterns that ensure quality, security, and maintainability
Help cultivate a data-driven culture within client organisations and internally
Deliver architectures that seamlessly integrate traditional and modern data systems
Benefits
Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
A supportive and collaborative environment
Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Pizza Thursday monthly, weekly social in the office and commitment to charitable causes
Time off 25 days a year
Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
Preferred experience
Proficiency with Parquet/Delta Lake or other modern data storage formats
Excellent relational database design skills with expertise in diagnosing and optimising performance across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases
Ability to communicate technical decisions to non-technical executives and secure agreement on technical direction
Experience processing and managing unstructured data types (text, images, logs, sensor data)
Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)
Knowledge of data architectures supporting AI/ML workloads, including vector databases, feature stores and MLOps pipelines
Understanding of Lambda and Kappa architectural patterns and when to apply each
Extensive data modelling experience: both normalised relational models and de-normalised Star Schema/dimensional models
Experience with streaming architectures using Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis for real-time data processing
Deep knowledge of Fabric architecture, governance, OneLake, Real-Time Intelligence, Data Engineering, Warehousing and Power BI integration
Capability to influence senior stakeholders, programme sponsors and project boards
Proven track record with complex data migration projects (terabyte+ datasets, multiple legacy source systems, structures and unstructured data)
Exposure to high-performing, low latency or large volume data systems
Knowledge of and/or experience with Government Digital Service practices across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases
Understanding of vector databases and similarity search for AI applications
Knowledge of how to design and analyse operational logs for data processing, and triage incidents
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices
Awareness of advances in AI technologies, data services, and architectural practices
Public sector or defence experience
Industry specialisation in specific sectors (Engineering, Manufacturing, Healthcare etc.)
Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF 9, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Understanding of data mesh or data fabric architectural approaches
UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
