Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer (Google Cloud) Rate: £236 per day Inside IR35 Duration: Initial 6 Months (Rolling) Location: Cardiff, Wales.
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Hybrid
- 1 day onsite per week.
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 Define and implement technical strategies, architectures, and data models on Google Cloud Platform.
Lead the design and delivery of cloud-based data engineering, DevOps, and automation solutions .
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to establish best practices.
Ensure security, compliance, and performance of cloud-based data solutions.
Guide and mentor teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation .
Drive the adoption of architectural principles and data governance standards .
Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Data Architect/Designer working on large-scale cloud data projects .
Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data and analytics.
Ability to define technical roadmaps, architectural best practices, and governance frameworks .
Hands-on experience in data engineering, DevOps, and cloud automation .
Strong understanding of data modelling, metadata management, and data governance .
Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear architectural direction.
Desired Qualifications Google Professional Cloud Architect AWS Certified Data Analytics
- Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Google Professional Data Engineer Databricks Certifications How to Apply To be considered for this role please submit your updated CV .
Rates depend on experience and client requirements