Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Consulting Data Engineer

London
7 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineering Consultant

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our growing London based Data & AI consulting client who specialist in providing best in class support to clients who use Palantir's Foundry, Gotham, and AIP as part of their architecture.

A large proportion of projects involve solving problems in the defence domain, so SC clearance is required, and we can only consider candidates eligible and willing to obtain this.

We're looking for data professionals who get excited about engaging with users to understand and break down complex novel problems, and design and deliver data solutions to solve important problems.

Prior experience in the Palantir AIP, Foundry and Gotham would be advantageous. Previous development experience in PySpark, Typescript and front end frameworks like React would also be advantageous.

As a Consultant Engineer your responsibilities will include

Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes to build data and action models to address the workflow needs.
Build and edit operational workflows, including front ends and decision-support toolsets, inclusive of native Palantir tooling and integrated front ends.
Collaborate with team members to implement AI and machine learning models against user problems.
Engage in continuous learning and developmentThis is a permanent position requiring onsite working in London with potential for 1 day remote working per week.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!

Working with Certain Advantage

We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.

We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.

If this job isn't for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Data Engineering Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the data engineering jobs market in the UK is evolving fast. Almost every organisation is talking about AI, analytics & data-driven decision making – but behind all that sits the data engineering function. Cloud costs, complex data estates, stricter regulation & the explosion of AI workloads are all changing how data platforms are built & run. Some companies are tightening budgets & consolidating teams, while others are doubling down on modern data stacks, lakehouses & real-time pipelines. Whether you are a data engineering job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building data teams, understanding the key data engineering hiring trends for 2026 will help you stay ahead.

Data Engineering Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK data engineering hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise reliable pipelines, modern lakehouse/streaming stacks, data contracts & governance, observability, performance/cost discipline & measurable business outcomes. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for platform‑oriented DEs, analytics engineers, streaming specialists, data reliability engineers, DEs supporting AI/ML platforms & data product managers. Who this is for: Data engineers, analytics engineers, streaming engineers, data reliability/SRE, data platform engineers, data product owners, ML/feature‑store engineers & SQL/ELT specialists targeting roles in the UK.

Why Data Engineering Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

For many years, data engineering in the UK meant designing pipelines, moving data between systems, and ensuring analysts had what they needed. Today, the field is expanding. With cloud platforms, machine learning, real-time analytics and the explosion of sensitive personal data, employers expect data engineers to do much more. Modern data engineering is no longer just about code and storage. It requires legal awareness, ethical judgement, psychological insight, linguistic clarity and human-centred design. These disciplines shape how data is collected, processed, explained and trusted. In this article, we’ll explore why data engineering careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design now influence job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive.