Summary: The Lead Technical Architect role is a 6-week contract focused on integrating health and social care data using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The position requires defining technical strategies, leading cloud-based initiatives, and mentoring team members while ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. The role is remote with occasional equipment collection in Cardiff, and it is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement technical strategies and architectures based on GCP best practices.
• Lead cloud-based data engineering, automation, and DevOps initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish architectural principles and patterns.
• Develop scalable, secure, and reliable data models within GCP.
• Ensure solutions comply with security and performance standards.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in defining strategies and architectural decisions in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with GCP for data and analytics.
• Strong leadership in defining and implementing technical visions.
• Experience in creating complex technical designs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): £243

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT