Lead Data Architect – UK Home Office
As a Lead Data Architect on our Police and Public Protection Technology Portfolio (PPPT), you will translate strategic data vision into tangible designs and solutions, ensuring data assets are secure, well‑structured, and aligned with evolving Home Office priorities. Partnering with Technical Architects, Principal Data Architects and various data teams you will evaluate existing platforms, identify gaps and recommend optimisations via cloud‑native services, big data ecosystems or modern data warehouses.
You’ll oversee the implementation of data dictionaries, metadata systems and governance frameworks, championing best practices across multiple programs. By leading data design reviews you’ll ensure alignment with department‑wide standards while balancing performance, scalability and compliance needs. Additionally you will translate business requirements into actionable architecture patterns and guide multiple stakeholders on data‑centric initiatives, ultimately streamlining workflows, promoting consistent data usage and fostering innovative ways to harness critical data at scale.
What you will do
* Design and maintain data models, metadata systems, and data flows that align with the overarching data strategy.
* Advise and guide data professionals on implementing best practices for data modelling, governance, and metadata management.
* Collaborate with Technical Architects to ensure system designs meet data architecture standards, championing performance, security, and regulatory compliance.
* Oversee data dictionaries and lineage, embedding governance processes for consistent and trustworthy data usage.
* Contribute to the selection and assessment of data platforms (on‑premise, cloud, or hybrid), recommending strategies to optimise costs and resources.
* Mentor and coach junior architects, offering guidance in areas such as data integration, real‑time analytics and emerging tools/technologies.
* Engage with stakeholders at various levels to reconcile differing views, building consensus on data architectural decisions.
What you will bring
* Deep technical expertise in at least one data ecosystem (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, cloud data platforms) plus real‑time data streaming / processing technologies (Kafka, Spark).
* Data modelling and governance proficiency, covering conceptual, logical, and physical architectures, metadata management.
* Cloud data technologies: experience architecting solutions on AWS, Azure or GCP, optimising cost, performance and security.
* Design and implementation of data governance tools and data literacy programmes, fostering a responsible, data‑savvy culture.
* Analysis and design of data‑driven projects, ensuring data quality, integration and scalability.
* Communication and collaboration skills: able to simplify complex data concepts for varied audiences, build consensus and mentor peers.
* Awareness of industry advances in analytics tools, big‑data solutions or data manipulation products to inform strategic decisions.
Additional Information
Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application.
Please note – 3+ years UK residency is required to be eligible for SC Clearance and we cannot offer sponsorship.
Information on the Pay Framework Allowance (PFA) – https://lnkd.in/e3YnyGdG
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