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# Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer - UK Government

- **Company:** gb
Palantir
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Load Balancing, Information Technology, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/forward-deployed-engineer/palantir-job107631429

## About the Role

* Confidence in troubleshooting complex systems issues independently using observability tools and service logs.
 * Ability to identify and automate highly manual tasks, driving ongoing improvements within and across teams.
 * Comfort with large scale production systems and technologies - for example, load balancing, monitoring, distributed systems, or configuration management.
 * Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, Python, Bash, JavaScript, Go or similar languages and be comfortable coding and/or utilising tooling built in these languages.
 * Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and responsibility in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-functional teams., * Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
 * Strong coder with shown proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
 * Security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.

## Description

* Handle support and operations of Palantir software, including monitoring and alerting, configuration management, and upgrades.
 * Deploy new Palantir products at customer deployments and perform migrations to the latest infrastructure types.
 * Debug, improve, and optimise Palantir's services and infrastructure with a focus on long-term reliability and scalability.
 * Reduce manual operations and automate workflows, processes, and/or runbooks where possible.
 * Provide technical troubleshooting support for production issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on operations. Participate in a support on-call schedule.
 * Develop novel solutions in Palantir's Foundry and Apollo platforms to solve infrastructure challenges.


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