Databricks Architect

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment business is seeking a Data Architect for a contract role based in Glasgow. The position requires expertise in implementing Databricks and active SC Clearance. Responsibilities include leading data engineering teams, managing project deliveries, and adhering to data governance practices. The role offers £750 per day inside IR35 and has a contract running until 31/03/26, with potential for extension. This position blends technical leadership with strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing and configuring Databricks.
• Active SC Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional data engineering teams.
• Own project delivery and stakeholder communication.
• Enforce best practices around data governance.
• Drive innovation with emerging data technologies.

Skills

Databricks

Data governance

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud technologies

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Data Architect on a contract basis. The role is for someone who is experienced in implementing and configuring Databricks. Candidates must have active SC Clearance (SC clearance can take 3 months to get). You will guide high‑performing teams to design and implement scalable data solutions leveraging Databricks and cloud‑native tools. This role blends technical leadership with strategic oversight, shaping the future of data platforms for some of our most high‑impact clients and guiding our teams in modern approaches and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross‑functional data engineering teams to deliver end‑to‑end Databricks solutions.
• Own project delivery, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution across cloud data engagements.
• Enforce best practices around data governance, observability, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging data technologies and promoting continuous learning.

Role

• Flexible on rate
• Inside of IR35
• Glasgow based
• Candidates must have active SC Clearance
• £750 per day Inside IR35
• Contract initially until 31/03/26 (strong chance of extension possible)

Please get in touch for further information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.