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Data Engineer

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Hereford
1 month ago
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Job Description

Brand new Outside IR35 Contract Opportunity for a MoD DV Cleared Data Engineer with Palantir Experience for an Exciting Defence SME in Hereford


  • Must hold active MoD DV clearance to start
  • Up to £650 p/d outside IR35
  • 12-month contract – aiming for November start date
  • Hereford location – full-time on-site
  • Experience in Palantir Foundry, Python/JavaScript, Data Structures, Cloud Infrastructure


What will the Data Engineer be doing?

  • Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating discussions with multidisciplinary teams, including military users.
  • Data Integration – build clean, reliable, and compliant pipelines in Foundry using Pipeline Builder and Python.
  • Design and manage ontologies to structure data effectively, leveraging Link Types and Actions for optimal use in Foundry and Workshop.
  • Application Development – create full-stack applications with Foundry tools to deliver intuitive interfaces and workflows.


Experience Required:

  • Building and deploying applications in Palantir Foundry.
  • Solid engineering background, ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
  • Analytical mindset with a drive to solve problems using data st...

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