Practice Lead | Palantir Foundry | Pyspark | £90k to £110k + Bonus | £20million

Practice Lead - Defence Data Transformation

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Palantir Foundry | Python | PySpark | Ontology | Data Engineering

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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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• Although a practice lead role this is still a hands on role, if you are looking for a hands off position this might not be for you.
  

Why This Role Stands Out

• 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.

Ready to lead a practice that defines the future of Defence data?

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