Senior Analytics Engineer - Palantir Practice

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Analytics Engineer to join their innovative team in London. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge data and AI solutions tailored for financial services clients. You will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational capabilities and drive business success. With a focus on using advanced technologies like Palantir, you will also mentor junior team members and stay ahead of industry trends. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work environment that values continuous learning and development while shaping the future of the UK office.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Paid time off for volunteering

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to Cycle scheme

Access to Tech scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology projects within financial sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data and AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data solutions for financial services clients.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical specs.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Technical Specification Translation

Agile Methodologies

Product Management

Python Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Palantir AIP

Spark

LangChain

Job description

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

26ce04369980

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

Synpulse is a global professional services company and a valued partner of leading players in the financial services and related industries. We optimise the proximity to our clients and deep domain expertise to create sustainable value using technology as a business driver. Leveraging our strong network of over 100 ecosystem partners, we accompany our clients throughout their transformation journey – from strategy and development to implementation and management. With our tech powerhouse, Synpulse8, we collaborate with our clients to co-create digital experiences with innovative technologies and proprietary methods. Synpulse is powered by the passion and commitment of its more than 1100 employees, who come from over 30 countries.

About the job:

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of data and AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of our financial services clients. As an Analytics Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and intuitive Data and Gen AI workflows that enhance our clients' operational capabilities and drive business success. In this role, you will interact with Clients, Business Analysts, and Engineers, performing the crucial task of analysing and validating business requirements and translating them into detailed data and analytics solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient data solutions using industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies, notably Palantir Foundry and Palantir AIP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Architect, develop and implement complex software solutions leveraging data and GenAI capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in the financial services industry to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge.

About you:

• You have a minimum of 5 years work experience delivering technology projects within start-ups, financial institutions or enterprise firms.
• You are comfortable acting as a leader, able to take decisions and iterate rapidly.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences, Engineering, or quantitative field.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically about complex technical challenges.
• You have strong product intuition and understanding of product management practices.
• You have experience writing data transformation and application code, particularly in Python.

Great to have:

• Experience or interest working with Palantir platforms.
• You have experience with Spark and big data technology.
• You actively experiment with LLMs and LangChain.
• You have a good working knowledge of Agile software delivery frameworks.
• You have experience with client-facing integration, implementation engineering, or solution architecture roles, in B2B software product companies.
• You have experience leading or working on projects across teams and regions.
• You have knowledge of Financial Services and/or the Insurance 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 time and resources 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 maternity and paternity leave.
• 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

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.