Data Engineer - Palantir - Mumbai

Burns & McDonnell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 4 days/month

US collaboration overlap

US visa considerations

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Mumbai seeks a data engineering specialist to design and manage Palantir Foundry solutions including data integration, multi-modal ingestion, and ontology modeling.

You will implement pipelines with Pipeline Builder, develop custom applications using Workshop/Slate, and ensure governance and security across platforms while collaborating with US and India teams.

Qualifications

• Be/BE IT graduate or equivalent.
• Strong skills in Python and PySpark.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of data governance and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Data Integration & Ingress: manage secure data connections and ingest multi-modal data.
• Pipeline Orchestration: build and maintain automated data pipelines.
• Ontology Management: model concepts in Palantir Foundry.
• Application & Solution Development: create end-to-end solutions using Workshop or Slate.
• Governance & Standards: ensure privacy and cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Python

PySpark

TypeScript

Data Modeling

Data Governance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BE/BTech/BE IT or any graduate

Tools

Code Workbook

Contour

Quiver

Workshop

Slate

Pipeline Builder

Code Repositories

Oracle SQL Server

Job description

Description

Data Integration & Ingress: Configure and manage secure, scalable, and resilient data connections. Set up flexible ingress topologies to bring in multi-modal data streams (structured, unstructured, streaming, IoT, etc.).

Pipeline Orchestration: Design, implement, and maintain robust, automated data pipelines using Pipeline Builder and code repositories

Ontology Management: Create, configure, and manage core Ontology objects inside Palantir Foundry to model real-world concepts.

Application & Solution Development: Develop end-to-end solutions, custom workflows, and user-facing applications using Palantir Workshop or Slate.

Business Analysis: Work directly on business requirements, dissecting problem statements and translating them into technical solutions within the platform.

Training & Enablement: Provide ongoing training and technical support to end-users to maximize their effective utilization of Palantir Foundry.

Governance & Standards: Ensure all pipeline operations comply with data privacy, governance, and strict cybersecurity regulatory requirements. Maintain full data provenance using the Job Spec paradigm.

Qualifications

B.E./ B. Tech./BE IT or any graduate

Technical Skills:

Palantir Ecosystem & Tools:

No-Code/Low-Code Transformation: Proficiency in Preparation and Contour.

Pipeline Orchestration: Designing/managing pipelines with Pipeline Builder and Code Repositories.

Application Generation: Building custom applications utilizing Workshop or Slate.

Analysis Tools: Hands-on analytical experience using Code Workbook, Contour, and Quiver.

Programming & Scripting:

Working knowledge of Python, PySpark

Knowledge of TypeScript.

AI & Machine Learning:

Familiarity with AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) Natural Language.

Experience integrating ML and AI capabilities within the Palantir environment for advanced analytics.

Data Engineering Core:

Proficiency in data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data governance.

Solid understanding of relational databases (such as Oracle and SQL Server).

Knowledge of API integration to flow data between Palantir and external applications/systems.

Data Integration:

Handling multi-modal data types (structured, unstructured, streaming, IoT, and geospatial).

Knowledge of flexible ingress topologies (agent-based, REST, JDBC, etc.) and leveraging standard data connectors.

"Data-as-code" practices (versioning, branching, and change management).

Security & Compliance:

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and security standards when handling sensitive information.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes:

Hybrid Business/Technical Aptitude: Ability to cross over between traditional Data Engineering and Business Analysis tasks.Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and troubleshooting/debugging skills with high attention to detail.Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with local teams and US office stakeholders.Collaboration: Highly collaborative mindset, capable of working seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team (Developers, QA, Support, DevOps).Continuous Learning: Self-driven learning capability and an interest in learning and developing new IT skills as technology evolves.

Certifications (Preferred/Plus):

Foundry Application Developer, Foundry Data Analyst, Foundry Data Engineer

• This is a work-from-office role (demands physical presence).Provides a benefit of four (4) Work From Home (WFH) days per month.Assignment to the 2nd shift (12:30 PM to 9:00 PM) depending on the project needs
• Note: This shift is specifically designated to allow a 3–4 hour overlap for real-time collaboration with the US Office.Possession of an active US Business Visa (B1/B2) is considered a major plus for occasional business visits.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Information Technology

Primary Location India-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule Contract

Travel No

Req ID 263232

Job Hire Type Contingent Worker (CWK) Not Applicable #BMI N/A