Palantir Developer

Location: Reston, VA (3 days onsite in a week)

Term: W2/Full time role

Duration: Long term

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Palantir Developer to design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions using Palantir Foundry and/or Palantir Gotham. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data engineering, data integration, application development, and building scalable data pipelines and workflows. The candidate will work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights and business solutions.

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and workflows using Palantir Foundry. Build and manage data transformations using Python, SQL, and PySpark. Develop data models, datasets, and analytical applications to support business requirements. Work with Foundry components such as Ontology, Workshop, Contour, and Pipeline Builder. Integrate data from multiple sources, including APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT processes and ensure data quality, accuracy, and reliability. Build applications and dashboards to support business intelligence and operational decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Implement data access controls, governance policies, and security best practices. Troubleshoot issues, optimize pipeline performance, and maintain technical documentation. Support testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Palantir solutions. Required Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software development, data engineering, or a related technical role. Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry development. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.Experience building data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data transformation processes. Knowledge of data modeling, data integration, and data quality management. Experience working with APIs, relational databases, and structured or unstructured datasets. Understanding of software development practices, version control, testing, and deployment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, Workshop, Pipeline Builder, Contour, or Code Repositories. Experience with PySpark, Apache Spark, or distributed data processing. Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Experience with REST APIs and enterprise data integrations. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, automated testing, and DevOps practices. Experience with data governance, role-based access control, and security compliance. Experience with Palantir Gotham, particularly for defense, intelligence, or government projects, if applicable. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Relevant Palantir certifications or platform training are a plus.