Cloud & Data Architecture Consultant

Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK public-sector advisory organisation to hire a Cloud & Data Architect for an initial 3-6 month contract. This role will drive the modernisation of their data and analytics capabilities, enabling advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and evidence-based decision-making. Responsibilities: • Conduct a structured assessment of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure vs. GCP) and data/AI architectures. • Evaluate solutions against performance, security, cost, scalability, and operational simplicity. • Deliver clear recommendations, including risks, timelines, and cost models, tailored for Board-level decision-making. • Design an end-to-end cloud data and analytics architecture, leveraging Databricks as the preferred analytics layer. • Define lakehouse patterns and approaches for data ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics. • Establish secure access control, governance, and compliance frameworks. • Act as a hands-on technical lead for platform build and configuration. • Implement core cloud, data, and analytics components from design through deployment. • Collaborate with analysts, IT teams, and business stakeholders to translate analytical needs into practical solutions. Experience: • Demonstrated experience implementing Databricks in both Azure and GCP • Proven track record of delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end-to-end. • Hands-on experience as a Data Architect (not advisory-only). • Strong expertise in Azure or Google Cloud Platform. • Deep understanding of lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and analytics frameworks. • Experience with large, unstructured, and geospatial datasets. • Delivery of AI and NLP workloads using cloud-native services. • Strong background in security, governance, and access control design. • Ability to produce clear technical diagrams, cost models, and senior-level recommendations. Organisation: • UK Remote Contract • Initial 3-6 Month Contract • Public Sector Advisory Organisation Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.