Senior Data Engineer

Weare5vtech; Bristol; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is looking for a Remote Senior Data Engineer to work on a major insurance provider's project. The role involves designing and building data pipelines using Palantir Foundry, with a daily rate of up to £450. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in data engineering and be comfortable working in Agile teams. This is a fully remote position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data engineering for large-scale distributed systems.
• Hands-on development experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Deep skills in PySpark and Spark SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own Palantir Foundry data pipelines end-to-end.
• Write production-grade Python, PySpark, and SQL for ELT.
• Implement warehousing patterns with strong data quality checks.

Skills

Data engineering

Palantir Foundry

Python

PySpark

SQL

Agile methodology

Job description

Remote Senior Data Engineer- Outside IR35 - Palantir Foundry

• Fully Remote in UK
• Multiple Openings
• Freelance Contract - Outside IR35
• Initial 6-months + Extensions (multi-year project)
• Up To £450 Per Day (depending on experience)

We are working with a major insurance provider to build a new project team that will leverage Palantir Foundry to turn high-volume data into complex, high-value products and real-time analytics on a global scale.

This is ideal for mid- to senior-level engineers with hands-on experience working with Palantir Foundry, ideally with a background in the insurance domain (Life, Health, Home, Compensation).

What you’ll do...

• Design, build, and ownPalantir Foundrydata pipelines end-to-end.
• Write production-gradePython, PySpark, and SQLfor ELT on large distributed datasets.
• Implement warehousing patterns with strong data quality checks and lineage.
• Translate insurance requirements into robust data products via Foundry Ontology.
• Diagnose pipeline issues and document workflows for repeatability.
• Collaborate in Scrum with analysts, SMEs, and engineers to deliver.

What we’re looking for...

• Strong experience in data engineering for large-scale distributed systems.
• Hands-on development experience withPalantir Foundry - this is a must
• DeepPySpark + Spark SQLskills
• Strong ELT/warehouse fundamentals and CI/CD mindset.
• Comfortable in Agile teams; clear communicator who owns outcomes.
• BONUS;experience in the insurance or financial services domain

If this could be you then Apply Now to discuss the details further!

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this position. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position—€250 for you and €250 to a charity of your choice. 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech, working across Europe, the UK, and North America.