Forward Deployed Engineer – Palantir Foundry
Forward Deployed Engineer
London, Hybrid | Placed Exclusively by Morela
Morela is proud to be supporting a fast-growing consultancy in the Palantir partner ecosystem in the search for a Forward Deployed Engineer. This is a London-based, hybrid role, with visa sponsorship available for the right candidate. The client’s identity will be shared on introduction.
About the Client
Our client is a growing technology consultancy operating within the Palantir partner ecosystem, delivering Foundry and AIP-based solutions for enterprise clients. They are building out their forward deployed engineering capability and looking for a hands-on engineer to contribute directly to live client engagements.
The Role
This is a hands-on, client-facing delivery role for a Palantir Foundry/AIP practitioner who wants to build real solutions on live enterprise engagements. Working alongside senior engineers, you will contribute to technical build, help shape solutions to real business problems, and get direct exposure to client stakeholders as engagements progress from scoping through to production.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to technical delivery on Palantir Foundry/AIP engagements, from build through to production deployment
- Work directly with client teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Build data pipelines, ontologies and applications using Python, PySpark and SQL
- Support the design and implementation of architectural decisions set by senior engineers
- Test, validate and iterate on solutions against real client data and workflows
- Document technical decisions and contribute to internal best practice
- Build confidence and credibility with client stakeholders over the course of an engagement
Essential Requirements
- Hands-on experience delivering on Palantir Foundry and/or AIP
- Strong working skills in Python, PySpark and SQL
- Comfortable working directly with client stakeholders, not just internal teams
- Ability to translate business problems into clear technical solutions
- Good communication skills and a strong ownership mindset
- Eligibility to work in the UK, or requirement for visa sponsorship
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a Palantir partner consultancy or similar delivery-led environment
- Exposure to a broad range of Foundry modules (Ontology, Pipeline Builder, Contour, Workshop, AIP)
- Prior experience across a range of sectors and client types
- Interest in progressing toward more senior, lead-level delivery responsibility
Working Environment
This is a hybrid role based in London, working within a growing forward deployed engineering team alongside senior engineers on live client engagements. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
