Head of Cloud Data Architecture - Contract - up to 12 months - Inside IR35

Head of Cloud Data Architecture - Contract - up to 12 months - Inside IR35 In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced data solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS. You will play a key part in shaping the data strategy, optimising data structures, and ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient data management. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a strategic data architecture approach in multi-cloud environments aligned with data governance standards.
• Design and implement robust, scalable data solutions using Azure services like Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, and AWS equivalents.
• Collaborate with leadership to build a data strategy
• Lead efforts in optimising data structures, integrating disparate data sources, and ensuring security best practices.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud data solutions on Azure/AWS platforms.
• Strong background in data modelling, ETL pipelines, and data warehousing.
• Expertise in data governance, security, and compliance.
• A proactive approach to driving change and improvements

• Azure/AWS certifications (e.g., Data Engineer Associate).
• Experience with machine learning, analytics services, and data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, threat modelling, and compliance frameworks.