Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer (Google Cloud)

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare client is seeking a Band 8 NHS Data Architect/Designer to define and implement the technical architecture for the National Data and Analytics Platform. The role involves designing secure, scalable cloud data solutions and collaborating with technical teams to ensure compliance and performance in healthcare analytics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect/Designer on cloud data projects.
• Expertise in Google Cloud Platform for data and analytics.
• Hands-on experience in data engineering and cloud automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical strategies and data models.
• Lead design and delivery of cloud-based data engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to establish best practices.

Skills

Data modelling

Metadata management

Data governance

Data engineering

Cloud automation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Google Professional Cloud Architect

AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer

Google Professional Data Engineer

Databricks Certifications

Job description

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

• 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

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2506-354491

Salary: £0.00 - £245.00 per day

Salary per: day

Job Duration: 3 Months+

Job Start Date: ASAP

Job Industries: Data

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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