Data Engineer

Bristol, London or Manchester

SC or DV Clearance Required

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Technology & Transformation capability supporting high-impact Defence & Security programmes. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, architecture, and business transformation, delivering mission-critical solutions using the Palantir platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL workflows within Palantir Foundry
• Develop scalable data models and architect robust Foundry solutions
• Transform complex, multi-source data into structured, high-quality assets
• Implement data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks
• Develop applications within the Palantir ecosystem (low-code and pro-code)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes

Required Experience & Skills

• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry and/or Gotham
• Strong background in data engineering, including ETL and pipeline development
• Experience working with batch, streaming, and unstructured data
• Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript
• Understanding of data modelling, system design, and scalable architectures
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and security principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with SDLC, version control, and CI/CD practices

Security Requirements

Candidates must have an active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.