Palantir Foundry Engineer

Blu Omega Inc.; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu Omega is seeking a Palantir Foundry Engineer to support public health data modernization and analytics for federal programs. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions within Foundry, collaborating with leads, data engineers, and client teams to turn complex enterprise data into reliable pipelines and dashboards.

The role emphasizes hands-on Foundry work, agile delivery, and opportunities to leverage AI workflows, with a focus on data integrity and scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a professional technical environment.
• 1+ year hands-on experience developing solutions within Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with Foundry Code Repositories, Ontology Manager, and Workshop.
• Bachelor’s degree and ability to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows within Palantir Foundry using Python, PySpark, TypeScript.
• Ingest, integrate, clean, standardize, and transform 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.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Foundry solutions.
• Apply version control, testing, documentation, and other engineering practices to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in Agile activities including sprint planning, Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and Jira tracking.
• Explore opportunities to leverage Palantir AIP, LLMs, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance analytics capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Foundry Code Repositories

Ontology Manager

Workshop

Jira

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Back Palantir Foundry Engineer
Data Management Ashburn , VA Sep 30, 2026

Palantir Foundry Engineer
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a 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. You will collaborate with technical leads, data engineers, business stakeholders, and client teams to transform complex enterprise data into reliable pipelines, dashboards, and applications that support data‑driven decision‑making and public health outcomes.

Program Overview

Supporting federal public health initiatives through data modernization and analytics.

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.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable Foundry solutions.
• Apply version control, testing, documentation, and other engineering practices to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in Agile activities including sprint planning, Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and Jira tracking.
• Explore opportunities to leverage Palantir AIP, LLMs, and AI‑enabled workflows to enhance analytics capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience 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, and managing large datasets from multiple sources.
• Understanding of software engineering and data engineering principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex Foundry pipelines and legacy codebases.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Working knowledge of APIs, data structures, and web development concepts.
• Experience in Agile delivery using Jira or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), including LLM integration and AI workflows.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with R or other statistical programming languages.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Background supporting CDC, federal healthcare, or public health programs.
• Palantir Foundry certifications, such as Palantir Foundry Data Engineer.

Compensation Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $120,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

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.

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
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
  Benefits vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.