Sr Palantir Foundry Engineer

Sr Palantir Foundry Engineer
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a Sr Palantir Foundry Engineer to support public health data modernization and advanced analytics initiatives for mission-critical federal programs. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions within the Palantir Foundry platform.

Program Overview

This program supports public health data modernization and analytics initiatives for the CDC.

Key Details

• Location: Remote
• Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows within Palantir Foundry using Python, PySpark, TypeScript, and related technologies.
• Ingest, integrate, clean, standardize, and transform structured and unstructured data from multiple enterprise sources.
• Identify and resolve data quality, transformation, and pipeline performance issues.
• Develop reusable code and transformation logic using Foundry Code Repositories and software engineering best practices.
• Build and maintain Foundry Ontologies that connect enterprise data to operational workflows and business processes.
• Develop Workshop applications, dashboards, visualizations, and workflow tools that turn complex data into actionable insights.
• Debug, optimize, and enhance existing Foundry pipelines and legacy code developed by other engineers.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable Foundry solutions.
• Apply version control, testing, documentation, and other software engineering practices to improve solution reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and Jira tracking.
• Explore opportunities to leverage Palantir AIP, LLMs, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance data and analytics capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in a professional technical environment.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience developing solutions within Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with Foundry Code Repositories, Ontology Manager, and Workshop.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining data pipelines using Python and PySpark.
• Experience ingesting, transforming, integrating, and managing large datasets from multiple data sources.
• Understanding of software engineering and data engineering principles, including reusable code, testing, debugging, and version control.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex Foundry pipelines and work effectively with existing or legacy codebases.
• Experience translating business and customer requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Working knowledge of APIs, data structures, programming fundamentals, or web development concepts.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments using Jira or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to take ownership of technical challenges and work independently when needed.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), including LLM integration and AI-enabled workflows.
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with R or other statistical programming languages.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Experience developing operational dashboards, workflow applications, or other data-driven user experiences.
• Experience supporting CDC, federal healthcare, or public health programs.
• Experience applying Agile and Scrum methodologies within technical delivery teams.
• Palantir Foundry certifications, such as Palantir Foundry Data Engineer.

Compensation

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00

Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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