Principal Analytics Engineer - Palantir Foundry

Synpulse Schweiz AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer in Greater London. This role involves leading Palantir Foundry solutions for top insurance clients and facilitating technical excellence while mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate has expertise in Palantir and strong coding skills in Python and Typescript/JavaScript, alongside experience in big data technologies. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Paid time off for volunteering

Private medical insurance with dental care

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to Cycle scheme and Tech scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP.
• Up to 3 / 5 years of experience in writing data transformation and application code.
• Experience with Spark and big data technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers to deliver end-to-end Palantir Foundry solutions.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and translate them into designs.
• Design and deploy scalable data pipelines and AI workflows.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Python

Typescript/JavaScript

Spark

REST APIs

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Your Growth Unleashed

Where your journey begins and your potential shines

At Synpulse, we don’t just consult – we transform. As a leading global management and technology consultancy with Swiss roots, we empower financial institutions to navigate change and seize new opportunities. Since 1996, we've been shaping the future of financial services by delivering cutting‑ in strategy, operations, and technology to banks and insurers worldwide.

What sets us apart is our people. At Synpulse, we cultivate a collaborative, high‑impact culture where initiative and creativity are valued. With 21 offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia‑Pacific, we bring together diverse perspectives and talents. We believe innovation thrives where everyone feels they belong and can contribute.

Our core values – Embrace, Drive, Achieve – shape how we work and evolve. We don’t just offer jobs – we offer the chance to develop, make an impact, and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of financial services.

About the job

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer with expertise in Palantir Foundry to lead high‑impact data and AI initiatives for top insurance clients. This role blends deep technical engineering with strategic client engagement and is ideal for those who want to build and deploy solutions, not just advise. You’ll have the autonomy to architect and iterate on solutions that directly impact client operations, seeing results in real time. You will guide teams to deliver scalable, intuitive solutions while thriving in a dynamic, multi‑project environment where initiative and ownership are key.

About the Role

• Lead and mentor engineers to deliver end‑to‑end Palantir Foundry solutions.
• Engage directly with clients to understand business needs and translate them into actionable technical designs.
• Design, build, and deploy scalable data pipelines, applications, and AI workflows using Palantir Foundry and modern technologies.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Own delivery from architecture to deployment, ensuring quality and timely execution.

About you

• Proven experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP.
• Up to 3 / 5 years of experience writing data transformation and application code, particularly in Python and Typescript / JavaScript.
• Experience with Spark and big data technology.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Ability to lead teams and mentor engineers while remaining hands‑on.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically about complex technical challenges.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects in fast‑paced environments.

It’s a plus if you have

• Experience working with LLMs and LangChain.
• Experience with client‑facing integration, implementation engineering, or solution architecture roles, in B2B software product companies.
• Experience within the financial services industry.

Why us

• A unique opportunity to shape the UK office through participating in internal initiatives (For example, marketing, CSR and DE&I).
• Engage in the four‑week New Employee Training, a comprehensive on‑boarding program designed to perfectly prepare you for client projects, integrate you into the team, and offer and to broaden your skillset while orienting yourself to Synpulse’s values and methods.
• Continual and comprehensive learning and development through our Academy Program.
• Innovative team bonus scheme following our “One Spirit” approach.
• Hybrid working environment.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll get lots of other great benefits too :

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays in England.
• Pension : 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
• Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year).
• Private medical insurance with dental care through Vitality.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24 / 7 mental health support.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan.
• Access to the Cycle scheme and Tech scheme.

Your documents to start the process

• CV

Ready to go further? Let’s unleash your growth — together

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At Synpulse, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. Throughout the interview process, we strive to accommodate diverse needs and preferences to ensure that every candidate can fully showcase their abilities. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the interview process to support your participation, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are here to make the interview experience as comfortable and accessible as possible for you.

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun. We are good corporate citizen in our communities and we celebrate success together with our Synpulse crypto token.

Client Serving

Technology Consulting

Experienced Professional

Hybrid

Full‑time