Core Capability Engineer - Data & AI

Shareforce; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Capability Lead to oversee the delivery of Palantir-based solutions. This role is pivotal in driving technical delivery, business development, and strategic leadership while working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Palantir platforms and a track record in pre-sales and bid management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software, systems, or data architecture roles.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with Palantir in regulated environments.
• Active or eligible for SC/DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Palantir solutions within defence environments.
• Support business development and lead technical design of proposals.
• Collaborate with military personnel for operational capabilities.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Communication

Pre-sales Management

Bid Management

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Palantir Gotham

AWS

Azure

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically proficient Capability Leadto drive the design, delivery and growth of Palantir-based solutions within the Defence sector. This role combines technical delivery leadership with strategic pre-sales and bid-management, operating as a key figure across business growth, project execution and technical leadership.

You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions using Palantir platforms and play a pivotal role in shaping and winning new opportunities across defence and national security domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Palantir-based capabilities within defence environments, ensuring alignment with operational needs and user requirements.
• Support business development teams by contributing to the identification, qualification, and pursuit of new Palantir-related opportunities.
• Lead the technical design and authoring of content for proposals, bids, and RFP responses.
• Conduct solution demonstrations, workshops, and proof-of-concept engagements with prospective clients.
• Translate complex Defence challenges into data-driven, scalable solutions leveraging Palantir platforms.
• Collaborate with military personnel to gather requirements and deliver mission-aligned capabilities.
• Architect secure, scalable data solutions tailored to operational and strategic defence use cases.
• Work closely with developers, engineers, and product managers to ensure accurate implementation of the design.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to stakeholders and end users in platform usage and optimisation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong track record in pre-sales and bid management, particularly in writing and presenting technical content for defence or public sector proposals.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate at both technical and executive levels.
• 5+ years of experience in software, systems, or data architecture roles.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry or Palantir Gotham, preferably in a highly regulated environment, such as Government or Financial Services.
• Familiar with secure deployment environments and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, MODCloud).

Additional Information:

• Salary £90,000 - £100,000 (based on experience) + bonus + benefits package
• Location: Hybrid working with up to 3 days a week onsite in Portsmouth and London.
• Active or eligible to undergo SC / DV clearance.
• Candidates must have the right to work and reside in the UK.