Senior Data Engineer

System One; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One in Knoxville, TN, is hiring a Senior Data Engineer for a permanent full-time, hybrid role combining onsite and remote work.

You will build data pipelines for cloud-based financial platforms in an AWS-centric environment, develop ontology models, and apply Palantir Foundry to high-impact projects.

The role requires 5+ years in data engineering, 3+ years with Palantir Foundry, and strong Python, PySpark, and SQL skills, plus collaboration with stakeholders in Agile settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience building production-grade pipelines.
• 3+ years working directly in Palantir Foundry, including Pipeline Builder and ontology modeling.
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for production-ready code.
• Experience connecting enterprise systems via APIs, SFTP, and cloud data services.
• Background in data governance, lineage tracking, security practices and compliance.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines for large-scale, cloud-based platforms.
• Develop ontology models and operational applications to support critical workflows in an AWS-centric environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate enterprise data sources.
• Build automated alerting and case management tools with governance and compliance in mind.
• Apply Palantir Foundry expertise to high-impact projects in financial services.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

APIs

SFTP

Cloud-native data services

Data governance

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Pipeline Builder

Workshop

Code Repositories

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Knoxville, TN
Type: Permanent Full Time
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines supporting large-scale, cloud-based financial data platforms.
• Develop ontology models and create operational applications to support critical business workflows within an AWS-centric environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate enterprise data sources.
• Build automated alerting and case management tools, ensuring data governance and compliance standards are met throughout the data lifecycle.
• Apply Palantir Foundry expertise to high-impact projects in the financial services space.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with a strong foundation in building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
• 3+ years working directly in Palantir Foundry, including Pipeline Builder, Workshop, Code Repositories, and ontology modeling.
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL — capable of writing clean, efficient, production-ready code.
• Experience connecting enterprise systems using APIs, SFTP, and cloud-native data services.
• Background in building operational tools such as workflow automation, alerting systems, or case management applications.
• Working knowledge of data governance, lineage tracking, security practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience working with business stakeholders and delivering in Agile/Scrum environments.

Desired Skillset

• Experience in financial services or fraud investigation, with familiarity with Palantir AIP, agentic workflows, or retrieval augmented generation (RAG) frameworks.
• Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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