Palantir Foundry Engineer I

Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Job summary

Guidehouse Digital, LLC is seeking a data engineering professional to design, build, and operate data integration, analytics, and applications using Palantir Foundry. You will develop scalable data pipelines, ontology models, and reusable data products to support operational reporting, AI, and decision making.

The role requires strong Python and SQL skills, experience with cloud platforms, and collaboration with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders in an agile, DevSecOps environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or STEM related field; in lieu of degree 4 additional years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience developing solutions using Palantir Foundry including data pipelines and application development.
• Experience designing Ontology models supporting workflows.
• Experience with SQL and Python (PySpark).
• Experience integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern data architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain data integration, analytics, and operational solutions using Palantir Foundry.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, transformations, and reusable data products.
• Develop Palantir Ontology models and related workflows.
• Create user-facing applications using Foundry Workshops.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Support Agile development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Palantir Foundry experience

SQL

Python (PySpark)

Cloud platforms

Agile / DevSecOps

Communication skills

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science or STEM

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Databricks

Azure/AWS/Google Cloud

Job description

Job Family:Data Science & AnalysisTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:Design, develop, configure, and maintain data integration, analytics, and operational solutions using Palantir Foundry and related enterprise data platforms.Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, transformations, and reusable data products supporting operational reporting, advanced analytics, AI, and decision support.Develop and maintain Palantir Ontology models, business objects, relationships, actions, and workflows that support operational and analytical use cases.Design and develop user-facing applications using Foundry Workshops and other Palantir application development capabilities.Integrate data from cloud platforms, enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and external data sources using scalable and secure integration patterns.Develop and optimize solutions using Python, SQL, and other modern programming languages for large-scale data processing and analytics.Implement data quality, validation, metadata management, lineage, and governance practices to ensure trusted, reusable, and well-documented data assets.Collaborate with data engineers, architects, data scientists, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate mission and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.Support Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.Prepare technical documentation including system diagrams, data flow diagrams, solution documentation, standard operating procedures, and implementation guides.Support technical modernization initiatives involving cloud platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, and AI-enabled analytics solutions.Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher federal security clearance, as required.What You Will Need:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or STEM related field; in lieu of degree FOUR (4) additional years of experience is requiredTWO (2) or more years of experience developing solutions using Palantir Foundry, including data pipelines, transformations, data products, and application development.Experience developing Foundry Workshops and operational applications.Experience designing and implementing Ontology models supporting operational or analytical workflows.Experience with SQL and Python (particularly PySpark)Experience integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple enterprise data sources.Experience implementing data quality, validation, testing, and governance processes.Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google cloud services) and modern enterprise data architectures.Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and DevSecOps best practices.What Would Be Nice To Have:Experience with Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP).Experience integrating Palantir with Databricks, Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, or AWS services.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality technical solutions.Experience implementing enterprise data governance, metadata management, lineage, and role-based access controls.Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed organizationsExperience supporting AI/ML, natural language processing, knowledge graphs, semantic search, or advanced analytics solutions.Experience supporting public health, healthcare, life sciences, biomedical research, or epidemiology programs.Experience working with health data and health data standards such as HL7, laboratory, and surveillance data.Experience supporting federal agencies such as CDC, HHS, NIH, CMS, FDA, or VA.Experience in consulting environments supporting multidisciplinary technical teams.Palantir Foundry, Palantir AIP, Azure, AWS, Databricks, or related technical certifications.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.