Palantir Data Engineer

BT – 348 Palantir Data Engineer

Project:
Shining Star

Location:

Chantilly, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)

PLEASE NOTE:

Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.

• Leverage advanced Python skills within a small team to develop and implement data transformation pipelines in Palantir's environment.
• Be responsible for all workflows, configuration, and management of a Palantir‑based application.
• Integrate with external systems via API, parse API responses into usable data objects, design user interfaces, and develop custom functions with Type Script.
• Conduct code reviews, solution brainstorming, and define UI designs and functionalities.
• Perform tier‑2 level triage with customers and translate concerns into specific requirements.
• Develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities involving data of varying types and conditions.
• Move structured and unstructured data using approved methods.
• Execute data ingestion activities for storing data in a local or enterprise‑level location.
• Develop code to format data that supports exploration.
• Analyze source data formats and work with Data Scientists and partners to determine the formats and transforms that best meet program objectives.
• Develop code and tools to provide one‑time and ongoing data extraction from various repositories, formatting and transforming into enterprise or standalone data models.
• Develop new ETL and perform O&M and enhancements on existing ETL code using best practices/standards.
• Develop and deliver documentation for each project, including ETL mappings, code use guide, code location, and access instructions.
• Define and implement complex data workflows for analytic systems.
• Manage data retention policies, including performing data deletion.
• Manage USP data within the IC under CL authorities.

• Minimum of 3‑5 years’ experience with Python.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with Palantir Pipeline Builder.
• Experience with Palantir Workshop.
• Experience with Typescript.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Understanding of XML, YAML, and JSON files and their roles within a system.
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front‑end frameworks, and other technical tools, as well as an understanding of how technical decisions impact the user of what you are building.