Palantir Technical Lead

Citi Resources; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Palantir is seeking a Technical Lead in Downtown Houston with hybrid work (4 days onsite). You will drive Palantir Foundry implementations, lead design and deployment, and mentor engineers across cross-functional teams to align with business objectives.

Responsibilities include defining technical strategy, ensuring security and data governance, and delivering scalable solutions while optimizing performance and data quality. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Palantir Foundry including data modeling, integration, and analytics.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers.
• Excellent communication to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical strategy and design Palantir Foundry solutions aligned with business needs.
• Lead architecture, ensure security, scalability, and data integrity across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to enforce best practices.
• Oversee Palantir integrations and deployments across environments; optimize performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data modeling

Data integration

Data analytics

Cloud platforms

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Python

SQL

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Palantir Technical Lead Downtown Houston (Hybrid, 4 Days Onsite)

Job brief

Citi Resources is seeking an experienced Palantir Technical Lead for our client in the Waste Management industry. This role is based in downtown Houston, requiring four days onsite per week.

The Palantir Technical Lead will serve as the technical authority for Palantir software implementations across the organization. This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of Palantir solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements while leveraging the platform's full potential. The Technical Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical strategy, oversee complex integrations, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

1. Technical Strategy and Solution Design

• Develop and implement technical strategies for Palantir Foundry that align with business objectives and IT standards.
• Lead the design and architecture of Palantir solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.

2. Technical Leadership and Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and analysts working on Palantir projects.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in data modeling, integration, and analytics.

3. Integration and Deployment

• Oversee the integration of Palantir with existing systems and data sources, ensuring seamless data flows and minimal downtime.
• Manage the deployment of Palantir solutions across different environments.

4. Problem Solving and Support

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues with Palantir implementations, collaborating with Palantir support teams and internal IT for resolution.
• Develop and implement performance optimization strategies to improve data processing efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and data governance policies.

Required Qualifications

1. Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Palantir Foundry, including data modeling, data integration, and data analytics.
• Strong programming skills in languages like Python, SQL, and experience with data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.

2. Leadership and Communication

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

3. Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.
• Expertise in data quality assessment and performance optimization.