Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir)

Endava; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share plan

Performance bonuses

Recognition awards

Referral bonus

Career development

Hybrid work

Wellbeing program

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Endava is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta) to lead Palantir Foundry deployments in healthcare. This remote role embraces hands-on architecture, data engineering, and customer collaboration to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, and drive transformation across kidney care operations. Strong Foundry experience, Python/SQL, and GCP expertise are essential for success in this high-impact engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting, including 2+ years building solutions with Palantir Foundry.
• Strong programming experience in Python, SQL, TypeScript, and/or Java, with expertise using PySpark, Pandas, Polars, and DuckDB for large-scale data engineering.
• Deep expertise with the Foundry Ontology, including Object Types, Link Types, Action Types, Interfaces, Functions, and OSDK development.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade batch, streaming, and CDC data pipelines, utilizing Pipeline Builder, Incremental Pipelines, Data Connections, Connectors, Syncs, and Scheduling.
• Experience building user-facing applications using Workshop, OSDK, and React/TypeScript/Python, including development of custom widgets and operational workflows.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience designing scalable data warehouse solutions using BigQuery, including query optimization, partitioning, clustering, and migration from legacy enterprise data warehouses.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance and security, including Markings, Permissions, Restricted Views, Cipher, Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and HIPAA-compliant data handling.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership while translating business needs into scalable Foundry solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-grade solutions, develop and deploy applications, and mentor engineers on Palantir Foundry engagements.
• Lead technical strategy across healthcare data programs and client environments to drive transformations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable Foundry implementations.
• Provide hands-on leadership in delivering high-impact data pipelines, dashboards, and workflows for healthcare operations.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Python

SQL

TypeScript

Java

Pandas

PySpark

DuckDB

BigQuery

React

Tools

Workshop

OSDK

GCP

Dataflow

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

Job description

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

Remote Opportunity

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH PALANTIR

• As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta), you will serve as the technical leader at the intersection of Palantir Foundry's platform capabilities and our most complex, high-impact healthcare data and operational engagements.
• This role combines deep technical expertise in Palantir Foundry with strategic deployment leadership, driving transformational outcomes for our kidney care and healthcare operations.
• The Delta designation reflects a commitment to driving change and transformation—you are the catalyst who bridges the gap between what the platform can do and what it should do for our unique operational context.
• You will be expected to be a hands-on, independent FDE responsible for architecting enterprise-grade solutions, developing and deploying applications, mentoring engineers as needed, and shaping the technical strategy for critical engagements across our client's healthcare ecosystem.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting, including 2+ years building solutions with Palantir Foundry.
• Strong programming experience in Python, SQL, TypeScript, and/or Java, with expertise using PySpark, Pandas, Polars, and DuckDB for large-scale data engineering.
• Deep expertise with the Foundry Ontology, including Object Types, Link Types, Action Types, Interfaces, Functions, and OSDK development.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade batch, streaming, and CDC data pipelines, utilizing Pipeline Builder, Incremental Pipelines, Data Connections, Connectors, Syncs, and Scheduling.
• Experience building user-facing applications using Workshop, OSDK, and React/TypeScript/Python, including development of custom widgets and operational workflows.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience designing scalable data warehouse solutions using BigQuery, including query optimization, partitioning, clustering, and migration from legacy enterprise data warehouses.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance and security, including Markings, Permissions, Restricted Views, Cipher, Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and HIPAA-compliant data handling.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership while translating business needs into scalable Foundry solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing AI-powered applications using Palantir AIP, including AIP Logic, AIP Agents, LLM Functions, and Evaluation Suites.
• Experience building and operationalizing machine learning solutions using Model Studio, pro-code model authoring, batch inference, live inference, and BigQuery ML.
• Experience deploying enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and optimizing cloud-native data architectures.
• Healthcare, kidney care, clinical operations, revenue cycle management, or other regulated healthcare industry experience.
• Experience leading teams of 3+ engineers in Forward Deployed Engineering or technical consulting engagements.
• Experience contributing to internal developer tooling, reusable Foundry accelerators, open-source projects, or platform enablement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and drive solution architecture across multiple enterprise engagements.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance:Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities:Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance:Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health:Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community:Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.