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Data Migration Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Rochester
In office
Mid - Senior
£41/hour - £42/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Data Migration Engineer in Rochester full time onsite

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Data Migration Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

Rate:

£42.11 per hour inside / Umbrella

The role:

The Data Migration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing data migration solutions to support ERP data transformation into Oracle Cloud.

The role ensures data is migrated accurately, securely, and efficiently, maintaining data integrity, quality, and compliance in accordance with business transformation rules.

You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, and project team to deliver reliable and auditable data migration.

Knowledge & Skills:

? Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
? Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture
? Experience with joins, subqueries, analytic functions, and performance tuning of data extractions
? Knowledge of ETL techniques and methods
? Experience in Oracle 11i data structures or Oracle Cloud environments
? Previous experience of data migration in a similar role

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

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If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Azure Data Engineer
VIQU IT
London
Hybrid
Mid
£300/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Azure Data Engineer - 3 6-month contract

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing digital and data function supporting a modern, cloud-based data platform. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions that enable analytics, operational reporting, and data-driven decision making across the organisation.

You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver well-engineered data pipelines and models, contributing to the continuous improvement of data platforms and engineering standards.

Azure data engineer responsibilities:

  • Build and support robust ELT data pipelines using Azure-based technologies and SQL
  • Develop structured data models aligned to modern data platform patterns
  • Ensure data solutions meet performance, security, quality, and reliability standards
  • Contribute to agile delivery, code reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering practices
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to translate business needs into data solutions

Azure Data Engineer requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL-based databases
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including ELT and data modelling
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and testing
  • Knowledge of data governance, access control, and platform standards
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with modern data architectures such as Medallion patterns and metadata tools

This role will be hyrbid working - required to work 2 to 3 days per week onsite in London.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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Perl Software Developer
Certain Advantage
Stevenage
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Perl Developer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Perl Developer based in Stevenage. (Once a month onsite in Stevenage) This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis. The company: We’re working with a leading defence and aerospace organization that designs, develops, and delivers advanced missile systems and related technologies. It supports national and allied armed forces with cutting-edge, integrated solutions across air, land, and sea domains. The role: Code technical publication stylesheets using PERL language Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality Analysing, planning, and defining data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements Optimize new and current database systems Define security and backup procedures Collaborating with other teams within the organisation to devise and implement data strategies, build models, and assess shareholder needs and goals Provide operational support for Management Information Systems The individual: Proficiency in PERL is essential Proficiency in SQL and C# Experience with data visualization is highly desirable. Proficiency in MS Excel Experience in data modelling, metadata management, data synthesis Experience gathering and analysing system requirements Proven analytical skills Problem-solving attitude Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

PostgreSQL DBA
Experis
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£390/day - £440/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Manchester | Hybrid 3 days on site

Duration: 31/08/2026

Rate - £441

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Primary Skills:

Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
Managing a oracle team
Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.Secondary Skills:

Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
Have experience in working on Support activities

SQL Server DBA / Consultant (SQL Server 2025)
MS Talent Ltd
London
Fully remote
Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

SQL Server Consultant / DBA (SQL Server, NHS, SQL Migration) £600 per day | 6 Month Contract | Immediate Start

***** Location no issue - remote role! *****

A SQL Server Consultant / DBA (SQL Server, NHS, SQL Migration) is required by a large NHS organisation to lead critical SQL Server upgrades and migrations across a complex enterprise estate as well as provide BAU DBA services.
You will be working across a large-scale, multi-instance SQL Server estate, supporting legacy SQL Server platforms while planning and delivering major SQL Server migration projects. If you are an experienced SQL Server Consultant who can own migrations end-to-end, this is for you.

To be considered, you must have:

  • Strong SQL Server DBA experience in large enterprise environments
  • Previous NHS experience (essential)
  • Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2008 / 2012 onwards
  • Demonstrable experience planning and executing SQL Server migrations
  • Experience managing terabytes of data within structured governance frameworks

This is a practical SQL Server Consultant / DBA role operating across both BAU and project delivery. You will provide SQL Server DBA support across existing estates, support legacy SQL Server environments, and lead the migration from SQL Server 2012 through to SQL Server 2025.

You will write structured migration and upgrade plans, carry out performance optimisation, improve SQL Server stability, and support development teams with T-SQL scripting and deployment. The environment is large-scale, regulated, and delivery-focused. You must be confident working independently and taking full ownership of SQL Server migration workstreams.
Role Details:

  • 6 Month Contract
  • £600 per day
  • Inside IR35
  • Remote (South-West London occasionally)
  • Immediate start

This is a high-impact SQL Server Consultant / DBA contract within the NHS where your SQL Server migration expertise will be critical.
If you are a SQL Server Consultant with NHS experience and a strong background in SQL Server migration and upgrade projects, apply now.

Software Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £570/day
RECENTLY POSTED

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment

Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications

Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems

Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation

Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer

Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible

Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing

Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues

Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Software Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £570/day
RECENTLY POSTED

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: 500 - 570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
  • Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
  • Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
  • Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
  • Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
  • Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
  • Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

  • Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
  • Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

Senior SAS Data Engineer - SC Cleared
Sanderson Government and Defence
Telford
Hybrid
Senior
£525/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior SAS Data Engineer - SC Cleared - Telford (2 Days per Week) - £550/day (Inside IR35) - 6-Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAS Data Engineer to lead data engineering initiatives across multiple teams. This 6-month contract requires 2 days per week onsite in Telford, with the remainder remote. The role focuses on delivering secure, scalable SAS data solutions within a complex environment.

The Role

You will provide technical leadership across data engineering activities, ensuring best practice in architecture, security, and governance. Working closely with analytics, DevOps, and business teams, you will design and deliver robust SAS-based data platforms that enable reliable, insight-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of SAS data platforms, pipelines, and data processes.
  • Develop, optimise, and maintain complex SQL-based data models and transformations.
  • Build and manage ETL processes and large-scale data integration workflows.
  • Implement strong data governance, security, and performance standards aligned to SC environments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business priorities.
  • Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience in a senior data engineering role, with strong SAS expertise.
  • Excellent SQL skills with experience handling large, complex datasets.
  • Strong experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale SAS data solutions.
  • Experience working in secure or government environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and Agile delivery experience.
  • Must hold active SC clearance.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Configuration Engineer
Rullion Limited
Bridgwater
In office
Junior - Mid
£220/day - £300/day

Role: Configuration Engineer
Position: Contract
Location: Hinkley Point C and SDC, Somerset
Duration: 12 Months Rolling
Rate: Circa £220 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // Circa £300 p/d Umbrella

Job Purpose / Overview

As a Configuration Engineer, you will be part of a growing multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering Work Management Support and maintaining the digital As-Built configuration required to build, commission, and operate Hinkley Point C Power Station.

This role focuses on data extraction, validation, and assembly into datasets aligned with business rules and ready for submission to Asset Suite 9 (HPC’s chosen Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system). You will support the population of the Project’s Master Equipment List and ensure accurate attribute data within HPC’s EAM tool.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Population of the Equipment module in Asset Suite 9 with accurate asset identifiers and attributes.
  • Performing data quality assurance for equipment installation and configuration references.
  • Maintaining the asset/system schedules and resolving data anomalies.
  • Producing weekly performance reports into the line manager for review, and upward reporting.
  • Supporting the digital configuration through work management processes.
  • Collaboration with Construction Contract Partners, Completions, and Handover teams to ensure consistent data across platforms.

Essential Skills:

  • Strong experience in asset data analysis and validation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power BI.
  • Ability to work independently and manage data integrity.
  • Experience with SAP, EDRMS or other CMMS systems.

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with Asset Suite/Passport or other EAM tools.
  • Background/experience in engineering disciplines or interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Previous experience of working in a construction, completions, and/or data management related industry.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

ODI Designer Developer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£500/day - £550/day

Role Details

  • Role/Job Title: ODI Designer Developer
  • Work Location: Milton Keynes
  • Hybrid Requirement: 2 3 days in office

The RoleSantander is undergoing major Finance transformation using Oracle ERP. This role requires experienced ODI professionals who can independently work on complex tasks related to ODI.Your Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and deploy ETL processes using Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).
  • Collaborate with data architects to design data integration solutions.
  • Analyze and translate data requirements into technical specifications.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data integration workflows for issues.
  • Optimize ETL processes to ensure high performance and data integrity.
  • Document ETL processes and maintain accurate records of data transformations.
  • Work with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Unix Scipt , Strong PL/SQL

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Good Communication skills.
  • At least 7-10 years of experience working In ODI.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle ODI with at least 2 recent project experence.
SAP Data Modeller
Morson Edge
Glasgow
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Role: SAP Data Model Analyst
Business Unit: Scottish Power Energy Networks
Location: Glasgow HQ
Rate: Negotiable, Inside IR35, umbrella and PAYE rates
Job purpose statement:
SP Energy Networks is migrating its business-critical asset data from SAP EEC to SAP S4/HANA. This programme spans multiple business areas and will impact thousands of users and critical safety processes.
As the SAP Data Model Analyst with Network Planning & Regulation (NP&R) your primary responsibility is to lead the analysis of the current SAP Data Model and support non-technical users in understanding how business processes and priorities are delivered within the system, facilitating key decision making by senior stakeholders.
You will also collaborate with the Data Governance Analysts to capture core functionality rules within the current SAP Data Model to support the data quality assessment, and support a team of SAP Data Administrators in managing SAP data model change requests, ensuring that they adhere to Data Best Practices and consider the impacts upon the SAP S4/HANA Migration programme.
Main Duties:
• Collaborate with the NP&R SAP S4/HANA project team, and the wider business stakeholders, in the delivery of the project to migrate from SAP EEC to SAP S4/HANA.
• Translate between Data Model concepts and business concepts for non-technical stakeholders with NP&R, and the SAP Migration Programme team.
• Contribute to the SAP S/4HANA Data Model development, championing critical Asset Management business processes and priorities throughout the development of the conceptual and logical models.
• Maintain a holistic view of data model changes being applied to the SAP EEC Data Model, ensuring that they are considered and addressed during SAP S4/HANA Data Model development.
• Provide SP Data Model expertise to SAP Data Administrators and Data Governance Analysts to deliver project milestones.
Minimum Criteria:
Entry Qualifications:
HND or Degree level qualification
Specific:
Agile tooling (Jira) / Agile & DevOps
Entry Experience:
• 5+ years’ experience working with SAP for utilities – ideally electricity networks
• Experience with SAP S4/HANA would be advantageous but not mandatory
• Experience working on enterprise-level asset management with SAP PM Firsthand experience with SAP modules (e.g SAP OM, SAP MM, SAP SD)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relational data models and in the specification of To-Be data models
• Project Involvement: Experience working on SAP implementation or upgrade projects, even in supporting roles, is essential
• System Integration: Understanding of how different SAP modules integrate and work together
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on data quality and data management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and report on outputs in a clear, concise way, and to meet the expectations of the target audience
Other:
Relevant SAP certifications are highly beneficial

PostgreSQL DBA
Square One Resources
Multiple locations
In office
Senior - Leader
£350/day - £430/day

Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester
Salary/Rate: 430 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to join our client on an exciting contract in the finance industry.

Primary Skills:

  • Must have hands-on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
  • Managing a oracle team
  • Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
  • Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures, including JSON and XML
  • Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
  • Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
  • Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
  • Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

  • Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
  • Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
  • Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
  • Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
  • Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
  • Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
  • Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
  • Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
  • Have experience in working on Support activities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

PostgresSQL DBA
Square One Resources
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £430/day

Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester (3 x per week)
Salary/Rate: £430 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced PostgresSQL DBA to join our client on an exciting contract in the finance industry.

Primary Skills:

  • Must have hands-on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle.
  • Managing a oracle team
  • Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
  • Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures, including JSON and XML
  • Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
  • Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
  • Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
  • Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

  • Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
  • Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
  • Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
  • Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
  • Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
  • Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
  • Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
  • Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
  • Have experience in working on Support activities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Snowflake Data Engineer
Square One Resources
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £600/day

Job Title: Snowflake Data Engineer
Location: London (2 days on-site per week)
Salary/Rate: 550 - 600 per day inside IR35
Start Date: March
Job Type: Initial 3-6 month contract

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Snowflake Data Engineer to help on their cloud migration project.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will be responsible for designing and building scalable data pipelines, Data Vault models/Dimension Model, and Snowflake/dbt workloads for cloud migration projects.

? Implement Data Vault 2.0 (Hubs, Links, Satellites) /Dimension Model on Snowflake.
? Build ELT pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, Python/PySpark.
? Develop ingestion from APIs, databases, streams.
? Optimize Snowflake warehouses, cost, and performance.
? Collaborate with architects, analysts, and DevOps.
? Maintain documentation, lineage, governance standards.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

? Strong SQL; Snowflake ELT; dbt experience.
? Python/PySpark, ETL/ELT design.
? Data Vault 2.0 or dimensional modeling.
? AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift) or GCP equivalents.
? Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines.

Good to have skills
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

? Kafka/Kinesis, Airflow, CodePipeline.
? BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).
? Docker/OpenShift; metadata driven pipelines.

? 3-8+ years Data Engineering experience.
? Cloud data engineering and Snowflake/dbt hands on exposure.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Azure Databricks Architect
TXP
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£625/day

6 months

Remote with 2 days travel to London per month

Active SC

Inside IR35

Role Summary
We require an Azure Databricks Architect to provide architectural leadership and assurance for the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of an Azure-based data and analytics platform within a public sector environment. The role will focus on platform architecture, data patterns, governance, and non-functional requirements, working alongside delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with organisational and government standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the end-to-end architecture for Azure Databricks-based data platforms. Design Lakehouse architectures using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), and associated Azure services. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). Establish and govern data ingestion, transformation, and consumption patterns.
  • Design and oversee data security and access models, including role-based access control and data segregation. Ensure alignment with public sector governance, security, and compliance requirements. Address non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, scalability, and cost management. Support architectural assurance activities and formal design review processes.
  • Define integration patterns with Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, event-based and batch ingestion services, and downstream analytics and reporting platforms. Provide architectural guidance on CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches. Support platform optimisation and sustainable operating models.
  • Act as a design authority for Azure Databricks architectural decisions. Provide guidance and oversight to delivery teams, including data engineers. Support early-phase discovery and design for new data and analytics use cases. Identify architectural risks, constraints, and dependencies and support mitigation planning.

Essential Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience designing Azure Databricks architectures in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Databricks Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and governance concepts. Architectural-level knowledge of Spark-based platforms. Experience designing secure, governed data platforms in regulated or public sector environments. Proven ability to produce HLDs, LLDs, and architectural decision documentation. Strong knowledge of Azure data and integration services.

Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience delivering data platforms within UK public sector or government organisations. Familiarity with government cloud and security standards. Experience supporting architectural assurance or design review boards. Knowledge of enterprise analytics and reporting platforms. Relevant Azure or Databricks certifications.

Engagement Model
The role will operate in an architectural and advisory capacity with limited hands-on delivery. The architect will work across multiple teams and workstreams rather than being Embedded in a single delivery team. The role will support both delivery and assurance activities throughout the life cycle of the platform.

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