Data Solution Architect
Posted 13 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Principal Data Solution Architect”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsTOGAF 9, CDMP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AZ-305
About Methods:
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specializing in engineering and IT services.
Description
Job title: Principal Data Solution Architect
Team: Delivery
Methods is recruiting for a Principal Data Solution Architect 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.
What You'll Be Doing as a Principal Data Solution Architect:
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Be the senior technical authority for the programme, responsible for defining technical direction, priorities, standards and decision-making.
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Be accountable for creating and maintaining the Data Transformation Programme roadmap and ensuring all workstreams align to the target architecture and business objectives.
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Setting priorities
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Guiding technical workstreams
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Identifying incorrect or low-value activities
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Redirecting effort towards programme outcomes
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Uplift the capability of the existing team
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Mentor architects and engineers
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Establish good engineering practices