Senior Analytics Engineer - Palantir Practice

Synpulse is a global professional services company and a valued partner of leading players in the financial services and related industries. We optimise the proximity to our clients and deep domain expertise to create sustainable value using technology as a business driver. Leveraging our strong network of over 100 ecosystem partners, we accompany our clients throughout their transformation journey - from strategy and development to implementation and management. With our tech powerhouse, Synpulse8, we collaborate with our clients to co-create digital experiences with innovative technologies and proprietary methods. Synpulse is powered by the passion and commitment of its more than 1100 employees, who come from over 30 countries.

About the job:

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of data and AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of our financial services clients. As an Analytics Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and intuitive Data and Gen AI workflows that enhance our clients' operational capabilities and drive business success. In this role, you will interact with Clients, Business Analysts, and Engineers, performing the crucial task of analysing and validating business requirements and translating them into detailed data and analytics solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient data solutions using industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies, notably Palantir Foundry and Palantir AIP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Architect, develop and implement complex software solutions leveraging data and GenAI capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in the financial services industry to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge.

About you:

• Ideally, you have a minimum of 2 years work experience delivering technology projects within start-ups, financial institutions or enterprise firms.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences, Engineering, or a quantitative field.
• You are comfortable acting as a leader, able to take decisions and iterate rapidly.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically about complex technical challenges.
• You have strong product intuition and understanding of product management practices.
• You have experience writing data transformation and application code, particularly in Python.

Great to have:

• You have experience or a strong interest in working with Palantir platforms.
• You have hands-on experience with Spark and big data technologies.
• You actively experiment with LLMs and LangChain.
• You have a solid understanding of Agile software delivery frameworks.
• You have experience in client-facing integration, implementation engineering, or solution architecture roles within B2B software product companies.
• You have experience leading or contributing to projects across teams and regions.
• You have knowledge of the Financial Services and/or Insurance industry.

Why us:

• A unique opportunity to shape the UK office through participating in internal initiatives (For example, marketing, CSR and DE&I).
• Engage in the four-week New Employee Training, a comprehensive onboarding program designed to perfectly prepare you for client projects, integrate you into the team, and offer time and resources to broaden your skillset while orienting yourself to Synpulse's values and methods.
• Continual and comprehensive learning and development through our Academy Program.
• Innovative team bonus scheme following our "One Spirit" approach.
• Hybrid working environment.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays in England.
• Pension: 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
• Paid time off for volunteering (2 days per year).
• Private medical insurance with dental care through Vitality.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 mental health support.
• Interest free season ticket loan.
• Access to the Cycle scheme and Tech scheme.

Your documents to start the process:

• CV.

At Synpulse, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. Throughout the interview process, we strive to accommodate diverse needs and preferences to ensure that every candidate can fully showcase their abilities. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the interview process to support your participation, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are here to make the interview experience as comfortable and accessible as possible for you.

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun. We are good corporate citizens in our communities and we celebrate success together with our Synpulse crypto token.