Practice Lead Palantir Foundry Pyspark £90k to £110k Bonus £20million Programme
Practice Lead – Defence Data Transformation Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 + Bonus & Benefits Palantir Foundry | Python | PySpark | Ontology | Data Engineering*Eligibility for clearance is required Join a £20m Programme Driving the Future of Defence Data Our client has just secured a £20 million programme to revolutionize how Defence and national security organisations harness data. This is your opportunity to lead a Palantir Foundry practice at the heart of this transformation where complex data becomes actionable intelligence.As Practice Lead, you’ll combine technical depth with strategic influence, shaping how advanced analytics, AI/ML, and ontology-driven solutions deliver mission-critical outcomes.What You’ll Do
- Architect & Govern Ontologies in Palantir Foundry to unify complex datasets.
- Build & Lead a Practice—mentor engineers, set delivery patterns, and champion innovation.
- Shape Strategy—balance hands-on engineering with influencing enterprise data direction.
- Engage Stakeholders—translate technical concepts into operational impact.
- Essential: Palantir Foundry experience, ontology modelling, Agile leadership.
- Tech Stack: Python, SQL, PySpark, strong data engineering principles.
- Bonus Skills: Graph technologies (RDF, OWL, SPARQL), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), integration tools (Airflow, Kafka, Elasticsearch).
- Previous leadership experience in data-focused teams.
- Competitive Package: £90k–£110k + bonus + benefits.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working with occasional client visits (expenses covered).
- Impact: Be part of a £20m programme shaping Defence and public sector capability.
- Growth: Professional development, certifications, conferences.
- Culture: Employee ownership trust, inclusive environment, charity days, enhanced parental leave.