Data Engineer

Palantir Foundry Data Engineer X2 | £400 - £500 We're working with a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering high-impact data infrastructure on this exciting opportunity. Are you a Palantir Foundry specialist looking for your next challenge? We are scaling a high-performing engineering team to build production-grade data foundations using Python, PySpark, and Spark SQL within the Foundry ecosystem. This is a high-impact, remote-friendly contract where you will design scalable semantic models and data products that drive real-world operational decision-making. The Role • Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and complex semantic models directly within the Palantir Foundry platform. • Collaborate with Data Scientists and Product teams to translate business requirements into robust, production-ready data foundations. • Engineer high-performance data products using PySpark and Spark SQL to support advanced analytics and automation. • Implement best-in-class metadata management and data governance practices to ensure long-term platform sustainability. • Drive reliability and performance by integrating CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows into the data engineering lifecycle. What You'll Need • Proven, hands-on experience as a Data Engineer specifically within a Palantir Foundry production environment. • Deep technical proficiency in Python and Spark (PySpark/Spark SQL) for large-scale data processing. • Strong background delivering production-grade pipelines within major cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control (Git) and modular code design. • Expert knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and architecting data for downstream consumption. What's On Offer • Competitive day rate of £400 - £500 (Inside IR35) for an initial 3-month engagement. • Remote-first working environment with only occasional travel required to client sites. • The opportunity to work on high-profile, enterprise-level Palantir implementation projects. • Collaborative culture working alongside some of the sharpest minds in data engineering and analytics. Apply via Haystack today!