Data Architect — Climate Data, Cloud & Defence

Met Office; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Met Office in Exeter HQ is seeking a Data Architect to shape how data is managed, shared and exploited for climate and security outcomes. The role supports Defence data architecture and embraces API-first approaches, cloud-native services and governance across complex datasets.

You will travel within the UK and internationally as needed, contributing to data strategy, standards and practical delivery with a strong emphasis on collaboration and environmental insight.

Qualifications

• Understanding of API-driven architectures and data integration patterns across defence landscape.
• Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of modern cloud-based data platforms and services.
• Experience working with structured, semi-structured and geospatial/environmental data.
• Strong interest in environmental, meteorological and climate data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Data Architect in developing and maintaining Defence data strategy and roadmaps.
• Design data pipelines, data hubs and cloud-native data services.
• Support API-first architectures, Environmental Data Retrieval (EDR) services and data products.
• Assist delivery teams with standardized data validation, quality assurance and metadata capture.
• Ensure compliance with organisational, Defence, WMO and OGC standards.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, architects and Defence stakeholders to translate requirements.

Skills

API-driven architectures

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud-based data platforms

Geospatial/environmental data

Interest in environmental data

Job description

The Met Office in Exeter HQ is seeking a Data Architect to shape how data is managed, shared and exploited for climate and security outcomes. The role supports Defence data architecture and embraces API-first approaches, cloud-native services and governance across complex datasets.

You will travel within the UK and internationally as needed, contributing to data strategy, standards and practical delivery with a strong emphasis on collaboration and environmental insight.