Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer (Google Cloud)

Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer (Google Cloud)

Rate: £236 per day Inside IR35

Duration: Initial 6 months (Rolling)

Location: Cardiff, Wales. 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