Palantir Data Consultant

Working with our Global Consulting practice, you will support Defence and National Security clients as a Data Consultant, delivering high-impact solutions using Palantir Foundry.

In this role, you will design, build, and architect Palantir Foundry solutions, transforming complex, sensitive data into secure, user-friendly and operationally meaningful products. You will develop robust data pipelines, ontologies, and data models, enabling trusted decision-making across mission-critical environments.

You will tackle complex data engineering challenges, applying the Foundry Ontology to model real-world operational problems, integrate multiple data sources, and deliver scalable, governed analytics that bridge data, insight, and action.

Hybrid working, 2-4 days per week onsite, with UK wide travel as required.

• Use Palantir Foundry’s data engineering capabilities to build consistent, and reusable data resources that support a range of data consumers and use cases, including AI models, operational tools, and analytical reporting.
• Create and maintain scalable data pipelines and data models in Foundry.
• Introduce new solutions and creative methods to tackle complex data engineering challenges within the Foundry environment, improving data efficiency and taking advantage of advanced platform components such as artifacts and compute modules.
• Design and deliver Foundry implementations that can support large-scale, intricate use cases, unlocking value for varied users and business functions, with a strong emphasis on building and refining the Foundry Ontology.
• Shape and manage Foundry data models and governance frameworks, establishing data standards, ensuring high levels of data quality, and maintaining clear lineage across the platform.
• Develop end-user applications within the Foundry environment using both low-code and full-code approaches, enabling intuitive access to data and insights.

• A practical understanding of Palantir Foundry and Foundry Ontology.
• Data handling abilities including, shaping it into reliable, well-organised information assets within the Palantir Foundry platform.
• Develop, refine, and automate ETL pipelines and data workflows using Foundry’s toolset to efficiently utilise data across the business.
• Improve and maintain data systems within Foundry to ensure they are high-performing, resilient, and monitorable.
• Oversee data governance activities in Foundry, including managing metadata, data quality, and ensuring clear lineage across all datasets.
• Configure, support, and sustain mission-oriented workflows within Palantir Gotham for Defence and military operations.
• Ability to combine technical capability and commercial awareness, with strong communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into clear technical solutions and effective Foundry implementations.

• 26 days of annual leave, in addition to all UK bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with employer matching up to 8%.
• Private medical cover included.
• Flexible overseas working option – up to 20 days per year remote from another country (subject to right-to-work eligibility).
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Season ticket loan support.
• Paid membership for relevant professional bodies.
• Life assurance provided.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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