Data Engineer

Experis UK; West of England, Greater London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is hiring a data engineering professional to support Defence & Security programmes leveraging Palantir Foundry. You will design data pipelines, build scalable models, and transform multi-source data into high-quality assets. The role involves governance, security, and cross-functional collaboration.

Locations include Bristol, London or Manchester, with DV clearance required. The role emphasizes agile delivery and modern data architectures to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Palantir Foundry and Gotham experience.
• ETL and data pipeline development experience.
• Batch, streaming and unstructured data experience.
• Strong Python and/or TypeScript skills.
• Understanding of data modelling and scalable architectures.
• Knowledge of data governance and security principles.
• Good communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SDLC, version control and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL workflows within Palantir Foundry.
• Develop scalable data models and architect robust Foundry solutions.
• Transform 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 delivering measurable outcomes.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL

Python

TypeScript

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Gotham

Job description

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.