Senior Data Engineer & Architect (Palantir Foundry)

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Engineer & Architect within our Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting practice, you will lead the design and deployment of sophisticated data integration solutions. This role focuses on leveraging Palantir Foundry and AIP to build high-assurance data pipelines and architectures that drive mission-critical analytics and AI-enabled capabilities for our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Architect & Build: Design end-to-end data pipelines (ingestion to delivery) within Palantir Foundry, ensuring scalability and security for structured and unstructured data.
• Ontology Leadership: Develop and maintain complex ontology models, data schemas, and relationship mappings to support search and operational use cases.
• AI Integration: Support the development of AI-enabled workflows (semantic search, entity resolution) using the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP).
• Ecosystem Orchestration: Seamlessly integrate Palantir with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Glue) and Databricks/Apache Spark environments.
• Data Governance: Implement rigorous validation, quality assurance, and role-based access controls (RBAC) to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Technical Mentorship: Lead technical design decisions, drive Agile delivery, and mentor junior engineers within a matrixed team environment.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering or System Integration.
• Core Technical Stack:
  • Palantir Foundry (Required): Expert-level pipeline management and ontology development.
  • Palantir AIP (Required): Experience supporting AI-enabled workflows and decision support.
• Cloud & Big Data: Proficiency with AWS (S3, APIs) and Databricks/Apache Spark.
• Languages: Strong Python, SQL, and familiarity with Java or Scala.
• Security: U.S. Citizenship and the ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance.

WHAT WOULD BE "NICE TO HAVE"

• Advanced Palantir Skills: Performance tuning at scale and complex data exchange patterns.
• AI/ML Products: Experience building products leveraging NLP, image-based analytics, or document processing.
• Federal Context: Previous experience navigating federal security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
• Consulting Edge: Experience delivering solutions within a fast-paced consulting or matrixed organization.
• Certifications: Relevant AWS, Databricks, or Palantir Foundry certifications.

BENEFITS:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance.
• Family Support: Parental leave, adoption assistance, and emergency back-up childcare.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and Life/Supplemental Life insurance.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan PayDown program, and certification support.
• Perks: Discretionary incentive bonuses, mobility stipends, and corporate-sponsored community events.