Palantir Solution Architect

Kainos; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Belfast is seeking a Palantir Solution Architect (Manager) to lead agile teams in designing and delivering data solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in data solution architecture, team leadership, and a strong command of data technologies such as AWS and Azure. This position emphasizes a people-first culture where personal growth and contributions are celebrated. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading multiple teams as the data solution architect.
• Experience in designing and building modern data-intensive applications.
• Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of data technologies and their integration.

Responsibilities

• Implement functional and non-functional designs.
• Collaborate with architects to productionise data solutions.
• Manage and estimate timelines for solution delivery.

Skills

Leadership of multiple teams

Data solution architecture

Data technology integration

Strategic design thinking

Java or Scala or Python proficiency

Coaching and developing skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databricks

Job description

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

JOB PROFILE DESCRIPTION

As a Palantir Solution Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for multi-skilled agile teams to design and deliver contemporary data solutions. You will be a quality orientated pragmatist, where you balance trade-offs to successfully deliver complex solutions. You will be viewed as an authority figure for data technology solutions, providing strong technical and thought leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Successfully implementing functional and non-functional designs
• Working closely with Ops and Infrastructure architects to productionise robust, resilient, and maintainable data solutions
• Working closely with customer architects to agree functional and non-functional designs. Advising, questioning, informing, and helping the customer in making sound solution design outcomes.
• Working with your peers to develop policy and standards, share knowledge and mentor those around you
• Managing and estimating timelines underpinning solution delivery
• Owning technical solution design as part of a pre-sales process
• Making a significant contribution to the data community and wider data capability
• Managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of leading multiple teams as the data solution architect, with ownership of a system of systems
• Experience in designing, building and productionising modern data-intensive applications including orchestration and operation
• Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of data technologies (data ingestion, transformation, storage, presentation, consumption) being able to integrate these into successful solutions
• Strategic design thinking experience, including problem conceptualisation, approach and roadmap definition, architecture realisation and risk management
• Comfortable with traditional and contemporary data warehousing concepts
• Experience of deploying data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks.
• Comfortable in one or more of Java, Scala, or Python with the ability to be ‘hands on’ when required.
• We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing members of your team and wider community.

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of wider Data Architecture concepts, for example Master Data Management, Masking, Data Governance, Provenance and Lineage
• Experience of Technical Evaluation and product selection
• Comfortable with data integration techniques such as messaging, queuing, change data capture or data virtualisation

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.