Overview

Methods Analytics (MA) is recruiting for a Data Architect to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will be mainly remote but require flexibility to travel to client sites, and our offices based in London, Sheffield, and Bristol.What You\''ll Be Doing as a Data Architect

Advocate the business benefit of data standards, championing and governing those standards across projects and the organisationDemonstrate an overall perspective on business issues and activities, determining patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statementsMake and guide effective decisions, explaining clearly how decisions have been reached and resolving technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and riskCommunicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, making complex technical information accessible for non-technical audiencesDesign how to expose data from systems (APIs, real-time streams), link data from multiple systems, and deliver modern data servicesEnsure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documentedDesign end-to-end data solutions from requirements through implementation, including technical documentation and architecture blueprintsLead complex data migration projects from legacy systems to modern cloud-native platformsEvaluate and recommend appropriate technologies across the modern data stack to meet specific client needsMentor junior team members and collaborate with data engineers, software engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholdersYour Impact

Enable transformative business decisions through robust, scalable data architecturesDrive adoption of modern data platforms and AI-enabled analytics solutionsEstablish technical standards and architectural patterns that ensure quality, security, and maintainabilityHelp cultivate a data-driven culture within client organisations and internallyDeliver architectures that seamlessly integrate traditional and modern data systemsYou Will Demonstrate

Deep knowledge of the Azure data stack (Azure SQL Server, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Synapse, Event Hub, Azure Databricks/Fabric)Extensive data modelling experience: both normalised relational models and de-normalised Star Schema/dimensional modelsExcellent relational database design skills with expertise in diagnosing and optimising performance across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud databasesProven track record with complex data migration projects (terabyte+ datasets, multiple legacy source systems, structures and unstructured data)Proficiency with Parquet/Delta Lake or other modern data storage formatsExperience with streaming architectures using Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis for real-time data processingKnowledge of data architectures supporting AI/ML workloads, including vector databases, feature stores and MLOps pipelinesExperience processing and managing unstructured data types (text, images, logs, sensor data)Understanding of Lambda and Kappa architectural patterns and when to apply eachYou May Also Have

Exposure to high-performing, low latency or large volume data systemsKnowledge of and/or experience with Government Digital Service practices across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phasesUnderstanding of vector databases and similarity search for AI applicationsExperience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practicesKnowledge of how to design and analyse operational logs for data processing, and triage incidentsAwareness of advances in AI technologies, data services, and architectural practicesIndustry specialisation in specific sectors (Engineering, Manufacturing, Healthcare etc.)Public sector or defence experienceExperience with modern unified data platforms like Databricks or Microsoft FabricUnderstanding of data mesh or data fabric architectural approachesRelevant industry certifications such as TOGAF 9, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Security Clearance

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. Some roles/projects may require Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; while not mandatory, a willingness to obtain DV clearance would be beneficial. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); details of the evidence required to apply may be found on GOV.UK – Government baseline personnel security standard. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.Our Hiring Process

At Methods Analytics, we believe in a transparent hiring process. Here\''s what you can expect:Internal Application ReviewInitial Phone ScreenTechnical InterviewCollaborative Technical ExerciseFinal InterviewOfferWorking at MA

Methods Analytics (MA) exists to improve society by helping people make better decisions with data. Combining passionate people, sector-specific insight, and technical excellence to provide our customers an end-to-end data service.We use a collaborative, creative and user centric approach to data to do good and solve difficult problems. Ensuring that our outputs are transparent, robust, and transformative. We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition, and process – but do so with respect and humility.We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity, and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy, and quality are at the heart of our work, and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes.We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated, and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers.We are passionate about our people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.By joining us you can expectAutonomy to develop and grow your skills and experienceBe part of exciting project work that is making a difference in societyStrong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadershipA supportive and collaborative environmentAs well as this, we offer

Annual two-day technical hackathon bringing together all technical teams for innovation and collaborationMonthly Engineering and Architecture Community of Practice eventBi-annual whole company teambuilding events bringing everyone together for a day of fun and connectionDevelopment access to Pluralsight and LinkedIn LearningVolunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisationPrivate Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performanceLife Assurance of 4 times base salaryTime off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each yearPension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contributionWellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programmeSocial - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes

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