Databricks Architect (SC Cleared)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is recruiting a Data Architect on a contract basis for a large public sector client. The role focuses on implementing and configuring Databricks and cloud-native data solutions.

The candidate will lead cross-functional data teams, guide best practices in governance, observability and CI/CD pipelines, and ensure delivery within IR35 and SC clearance constraints. This is a high-impact data leadership position.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Experience implementing and configuring Databricks.
• Ability to guide high-performing teams in designing scalable data solutions.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Data modeling

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Tools

Databricks

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
• Candidates must have active SC Clearance
• £750- £1000 per day Inside IR35
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