Data Engineer (SC Cleared)

London
9 months ago
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Our client, a rapidly growing deep-tech consultancy, urgently require an experienced Data Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:

Experienced Data Engineer
Strong background within Python, SQL, Virtualisation and TypeScript
Experience of Palantir technology is a bonus
SC Clearance is essential

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

Delivering strategic advisory, engineering delivery, and enablement services to Government and commercial clients.
Solve user problems by drawing source and captured data into a single foundational data model and building operational workflows that materially change the decisions made
Work closely with clients, to tailor products and services
Design solutions for client problem sets based on their descriptions and by exploration of the data landscape
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
Close working with clients, building deep and sustainable relationships that positions you/us as their "trusted advisor"
You will be part of the journey of building a rapidly growing company with strong ideals and ambitions. You will work closely with teams of experienced and early talent engineers on a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience in data management, analysis, and AI technologies, on profound and important problems.

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role with a growing and dynamic organisation.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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