Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer (Google Cloud)
Rate: £245 per day Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 3 Months (Rolling)
Location: Fully remote
A healthcare client is seeking a Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer to play a key role in defining and implementing the technical architecture of the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). This role will focus on designing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based data solutions to support healthcare analytics and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Define and implement technical strategies, architectures, and data models on Google Cloud Platform.
2. Lead the design and delivery of cloud-based data engineering, DevOps, and automation solutions.
3. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to establish best practices.
4. Ensure security, compliance, and performance of cloud-based data solutions.
5. Guide and mentor teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
6. Drive the adoption of architectural principles and data governance standards.
Essential Skills and Experience
7. Proven experience as a Data Architect/Designer working on large-scale cloud data projects.
8. Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data and analytics.
9. Ability to define technical roadmaps, architectural best practices, and governance frameworks.
10. Hands-on experience in data engineering, DevOps, and cloud automation.
11. Strong understanding of data modelling, metadata management, and data governance.
12. Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear architectural direction.
Desired Qualifications
13. Google Professional Cloud Architect
14. AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
15. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer
16. Google Professional Data Engineer
17. Databricks Certifications
How to Apply