Backend Developer, Palantir

Deloitte France; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking an AI & Data Engineer in Arlington, VA to design and deploy scalable data platforms and analytics products that drive mission-focused outcomes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions and operate in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

The role requires solid back-end data experience, Python/SQL proficiency, and a willingness to work onsite four days per week. A Secret clearance and willingness to travel 5–25% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years backend data pipelines experience.
• 1+ years data troubleshooting experience.
• 1+ years data modeling, metadata & data quality controls.
• 1+ years of CI/CD and automated delivery.
• 1+ years of Python or SQL experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Onsite work four or more days per week in Arlington, VA.
• Ability to travel 5-25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design modern data architecture, pipelines and workflows using Palantir Foundry and cloud tech.
• Build and deploy data engineering solutions for enterprise transformation.
• Develop analytics products that integrate and operationalize data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Apply DevOps and statistical tools to improve data quality and performance.

Skills

Backend development

Python

SQL

CI/CD

Data pipelines

Data modeling

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Pipeline Builder

Job description

Join Deloitte's AI & Engineering team to help clients modernize technology platforms, accelerate innovation, and drive meaningful business outcomes. In this role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary professionals to design and deliver modern data solutions that support enterprise transformation. You will help build scalable platforms, analytics products, and data pipelines that enable mission-focused results and measurable client impact.

Work you'll do

As an AI and Data Science Engineer on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for...

• Designing modern data architecture, data pipelines, and workflows using Palantir Foundry and cloud-based technologies
• Building and deploying data engineering solutions that support enterprise transformation and mission-driven outcomes
• Developing analytics products and applications that integrate, transform, and operationalize enterprise data
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and deliver scalable solutions
• Applying DevOps and statistical programming tools to improve data quality, platform performance, and operational efficiency

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience developing, integrating, or maintaining backend applications, services, or data pipelines.
• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting application, data, integration, or production issues.
• 1+ years of experience with data modeling, schema management, data lineage, metadata management, and data-quality controls.
• 1+ years of experience with CI/CD concepts and automated software delivery.
• 1+ years of experience with Python, SQL, or comparable backend programming languages.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to work onsite four or more days per week in Arlington, VA, or Rosslyn, VA.
• Ability to travel 5-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

• Maven Smart System or Palantir Foundry tools, including Pipeline Builder, Code Workbooks, transforms, the Ontology, Actions, Functions, APIs, and application integrations.
• The War Data Platform (WDP), formerly known as Advana.
• REST APIs, JSON, message queues, microservices, or event-driven architectures.
• Observability practices, including centralized logging, monitoring, alerting, distributed tracing, and service health checks.
• Relational and non-relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Department of War, military readiness, or federal government data environments.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,500 to $170,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.