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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 how data dictionaries, metadata systems, and governance frameworks are implemented, 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 serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into actionable architecture patterns and reference models.
Responsibilities
* 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 and build consensus on data architectural decisions.
Qualifications
* Deep technical expertise in at least one data ecosystem (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Cloud Data platforms) plus real‑time data streaming/process technologies (Kafka, Spark).
* Data modelling and governance proficiency, covering conceptual, logical, and physical architectures and metadata management.
* Cloud data technologies: experience architecting solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, optimising cost, performance, and security.
* Demonstrated design and implementation of data governance tools and data literacy programs, fostering a responsible, data‑savvy culture.
* Analysis and design of data‑driven projects, ensuring data quality, integration, and scalability.
* Excellent 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. STAR – https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WN
Useful support on the Home Office recruitment process: Success Profiles tips video, Personal Statement tips, Video/Interview tips video – https://lnkd.in/er9kHw5V. Information on the Pay Framework Allowance (PFA) – https://lnkd.in/e3YnyGdG. Discover more about our work by watching this DDaT video – https://lnkd.in/e4aHnawp.
Please note – 3+ years UK residency is required to be eligible for SC Clearance and unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Design
* Industries: Government Administration
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