Data Platform Architect - SC Cleared

Data Platform Architect (snowflake) – Contract, Outside IR35, SC Essential Location: South West (Hybrid)

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Contract Length: 6 months initial, with a strong likelihood of extension given the complexity of the programme
IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £650 per day
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance essential
The Role This is a business-critical data platform programme, and the organisation is looking for a Snowflake Architect who can take genuine ownership of the Snowflake architecture, not simply work within an existing platform, but shape and drive its design.
You'll be joining an already-live project, working alongside a Data Architect and the wider Cloud & Infrastructure (C&I) team.
What You'll Be Doing Designing and building the overall Snowflake architecture
Leading on platform design and implementation across the estate
Owning platform engineering and governance standards
Working at scale, configuring and architecting the platform to support a business-critical programme
Knowledge-sharing with the existing team to upskill them and enable full use of the platform (this is not a people-leadership role, this contractor will lead on architecture, not headcount)
What We're Looking For A Lead Architect with strong, proven Snowflake expertise, ideally Snowflake certified
Demonstrable experience designing and implementing Snowflake platforms end to end
Strong platform engineering and governance background
Experience configuring and architecting platforms at scale
Active SC clearance (essential — non-negotiable)
Comfortable joining a live, in-flight programme and getting up to speed quickly
Location & Working Pattern Hybrid, based in the South West. The client has a preference for candidates who can be onsite more regularly, but will consider more remote where necessary.
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