Senior Developer / Solution Architect (AI/ML & Data Platforms)

Kearney & Company; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan and Education Savings

Flexible Spending/HSA

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Kearney & Company seeks a Senior Application Developer to lead end-to-end application development for the Navy War Data Platform using Palantir Foundry. You will own complex solutions, including ontology modeling, pipelines, transformations, and operational applications for Navy stakeholders, with autonomy in a regulated federal setting.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong Python/PySpark skills, and experience delivering trusted data products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 6+ years of experience delivering complex applications or data solutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in Python and Foundry development patterns.
• Knowledge of lifecycle management, governance, and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy secure, scalable applications in Palantir Foundry.
• Build data pipelines, transformations, and ontology structures for Navy analytics.
• Lead integrations with Navy systems and external data sources.
• Perform testing, debugging, and performance optimization in DoD environments.
• Apply DevSecOps and documentation practices; mentor project teams.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Data pipelines

Automation

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Kearney & Company is seeking a Senior Application Developer with experience in software and data engineering to lead advanced end‑to‑end application development for the U.S. Navy’s War Data Platform. This role requires deep technical ownership, autonomy, and the ability to independently deliver complex solutions within Palantir Foundry, including ontology modeling, pipelines, transformations, and operational applications. The developer will work directly with Navy stakeholders and mission users, shaping core data capabilities that enable readiness, analysis, and operational decision‑making.

Duties

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable, mission‑critical applications within Palantir Foundry, owning the full lifecycle from concept through production.
• Build complex data pipelines, transformations, and ontology structures to support Navy analytics, interoperability, and operational workflows.
• Lead integrations with Navy systems, cloud services, and external data sources using APIs, connectors, or Foundry‑native integration tools.
• Conduct hands‑on testing, debugging, performance optimization, and sustainment to ensure application reliability in secure DoD environments.
• Implement configuration management, access controls, DevSecOps best practices, and documentation processes suitable for regulated federal ecosystems.
• Provide technical mentorship, platform expertise, and Foundry best‑practice guidance to project teams and Navy stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience developing complex applications or data solutions on enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to operate independently and deliver end‑to‑end technical solutions with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency with Python and associated Foundry development patterns (PySpark, data transformations, automation).
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, platform governance, access control models, and integration patterns, preferably with experience in DoW environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and version control tools (Git‑based workflows).
• Ability to work onsite 2‑3 days per week in the Washington DC / Alexandria, VA area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Prior experience supporting the Department of the Navy or other DoW organizations.
• 2+ years’ experience in Palantir Foundry, developing applications or data products for Navy, USMC, or other defense analytics environments.
• Knowledge of DoW cybersecurity standards (RMF, STIGs) and secure development practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), DevSecOps pipelines, or hybrid classified/unclassified environments.
• Multiple platform certifications (Palantir Foundry, Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, Salesforce).
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tools used in federal program environments.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $103,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

EEO Notice

Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation.

Employment Policies

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job‑protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre‑employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA.

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.