DoD Data Engineer — Databricks & Palantir Foundry

SMX; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX seeks a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. You will design solutions with Databricks and Palantir Foundry, modify data models, and build reports from ERP datasets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.

Requirements include 2+ years in data engineering/science, SQL, Python, Pyspark, and active Secret Clearance. Prior DoD experience is a plus. This role emphasizes independent work and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands on development experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Pyspark.
• Experience working in data engineering, data science and data analytics. Note that this is not a Cloud Full Stack developer role.
• Familiarity with Databricks
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational databases
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: commercial cloud vendors (AWS/Azure)
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision.
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e., code reviews, solid documentation)
• Driven, self-directed personality
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks (SQL, Python, Pyspark) and Palantir Foundry to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.
• Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.
• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed.
• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and users to determine reporting requirements and convert business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

SQL

Python

Pyspark

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Data modeling

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Cross-functional work

Cloud AWS/Azure

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Databricks UI

Palantir Foundry

SQL tooling

Jira

Job description

SMX seeks a Data Science Consultant to support our Army Client. You will design solutions with Databricks and Palantir Foundry, modify data models, and build reports from ERP datasets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.

Requirements include 2+ years in data engineering/science, SQL, Python, Pyspark, and active Secret Clearance. Prior DoD experience is a plus. This role emphasizes independent work and documentation.