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Deployment Strategist (Forward-Deployed Engineer)
You lead whole engagements, from the architecture to the conversation with the client’s executives.
About Ainur Insights
Ainur Insights builds on Palantir Foundry and AIP for large organisations: one model of the business across the systems they already run, with workflows, agents and decisions in production, handed over to the client’s own team.
Role overview
We’re looking for a senior Deployment Strategist to lead Palantir Foundry engagements from both the technical and business side. You’ll architect Foundry solutions, represent Ainur Insights in conversations with executive and C-suite stakeholders, manage client relationships, and advise on digital transformation best practices. You’ll also train client users and our own team on Palantir technologies.
Key responsibilities
Executive & client engagement
- Represent Ainur Insights in executive meetings and workshops
- Translate complex technical ideas into clear business language for senior stakeholders
- Present strategic recommendations and technical positions with confidence
Advisory & transformation leadership
- Advise clients on where Foundry can help, and guide the work
- Manage client relationships
- Advise on data strategy, governance, adoption and scaling of Foundry solutions
Technical leadership & delivery
- Architect and oversee Foundry implementations for each client
- Lead the design and optimisation of data pipelines, ontologies and integrations
- Provide technical oversight and mentoring to associate and mid-level engineers
- Oversee modular workflows, AI enhancements, reporting, governance and security
Training & enablement
- Create and deliver training to upskill client teams on Foundry
- Mentor Ainur Insights team members and share best practices
- Run onboarding workshops for new clients and team members
Required qualifications
Experience & education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
- 5+ years in data engineering, client-facing technical delivery, or a mix of technical and client-facing roles
- 2+ years of hands-on Palantir Foundry experience in large-scale or mission-critical environments
- Track record of influencing senior and executive stakeholders
Technical & professional skills
- Expert knowledge of Foundry, including Pipeline Builder, AIP, ontologies, integrations and application development
- Strong Python and/or TypeScript, plus SQL and data modelling
- Data engineering and ETL/ELT pipeline experience on AWS, Azure or GCP
- Experience leading teams and complex technical projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication for executive, technical and cross-functional audiences
- Proven ability to give business and technology strategy recommendations
- Experience designing and delivering technical training
- Fluent English and Spanish; other European languages are a plus
Preferred qualifications
- Palantir Foundry certification(s)
- Experience with other Palantir platforms
- Change management and digital transformation background, ideally in regulated industries
- Familiarity with DevSecOps and software lifecycle best practices
- Previous solutions architect or leadership role
What we offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance bonuses and equity participation
- Health, pension and statutory benefits
- Professional development, including Palantir certifications and conferences
- Flexible remote/hybrid working
- At least 25 days of paid leave plus public holidays
- A small team that works closely together
Why join Ainur Insights?
You lead engagements with large enterprise clients, from the architecture to the executive conversation, and you help grow a small team as the company grows.
Apply now
Send your CV and a cover letter covering your Foundry experience, client management background, examples of executive engagement, and why this work interests you. Apply using the form, or email info@ainurinsights.com.