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 structures, storage systems, cloud platforms, front-end frameworks, and related tools.
* Proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages.
* Effective collaborator with both technical and non-technical teams, adaptable to fast-changing environments and shifting goals.
To be Considered:
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information, please call me on or I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies Searchability. I look forward to hearing from you.