Managing Data Engineer

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Managing Data Engineer (Palantir Foundry) – London – Salary Up To £100,000 per annum

Are you a strategic, hands-on engineering leader ready to shape impactful AI solutions? A Palantir expert with a passion for leading teams and delivering value? Then Morela has the opportunity for you.

Morela are proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s top Palantir specialists, who are scaling fast and seeking a Managing Data Engineer to lead delivery teams, oversee key engagements, and drive technical excellence across complex data projects. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with leadership experience and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking consultancy known for its work at the intersection of advanced technology, AI, and real-world impact. Operating across public and private sectors, their services span strategic advisory, digital transformation, and full-lifecycle engineering. As a Managing Data Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in setting technical direction, managing client relationships, and ensuring solutions deliver lasting value.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Set the technical direction for projects, ensuring high standards in architecture, scalability, and performance across Palantir Foundry implementations.
Team Management: Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, providing both strategic guidance and day-to-day support to engineers, analysts, and consultants.
Client Engagement: Build and manage strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and translating business needs into robust technical solutions.
Delivery Oversight: Own project delivery from end to end scoping, resource planning, risk management, and ensuring on-time, high quality outcomes.
Solution Governance: Review designs and implementations to ensure they meet compliance, security, and engineering best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to internal capability building improving frameworks, delivery processes, and team development across the consultancy.
Hands-On Support: When needed, dive into technical detail whether guiding architectural decisions, supporting debugging, or resolving critical issues.
What We’re Looking For

Extensive Experience: Proven background in data engineering, software development, or systems integration preferably within AI, analytics, or enterprise platforms like Palantir Foundry.
Leadership Track Record: Demonstrable experience leading engineering or delivery teams, ideally within a consultancy, systems integrator, or complex client-facing environment.
Technical Depth: Strong grasp of modern data architecture, cloud platforms, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
Strategic Thinker: Able to balance hands-on involvement with big-picture planning and stakeholder management.
Excellent Communicator: Skilled in engaging with both senior technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear, confident guidance.
Delivery Oriented: Focused on outcomes, capable of navigating ambiguity and delivering under pressure.
Agile & Adaptable: Comfortable working across sectors and with diverse clients, adjusting approaches as needed.
Travel Readiness: Open to occasional travel (up to 25%) depending on project requirements.
As a Managing Data Engineer, you’ll lead the charge on some of the most complex, high impact data programmes in the UK helping clients unlock the power of Palantir Foundry while mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.

Please do not hesitate to reply and reach out to Morela today to find out more

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