Practice Lead | Palantir Foundry | Pyspark | £...

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. 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?  Email your CV to (url removed)