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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

529 Education Savings Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kearney & Company seeks a Senior Application Developer to lead end-to-end application development for the Navy's War Data Platform. You will own complex solutions in Palantir Foundry, including ontology modeling, pipelines, transformations, and operational apps, working directly with Navy stakeholders and mission users.

This role requires autonomy, strong technical ownership, and the ability to deliver secure, scalable software in DoD environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience developing complex applications or data solutions on enterprise platforms.
• Ability to operate independently and deliver end-to-end technical solutions with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency with Python and Foundry development patterns (PySpark, data transformations, automation).
• Strong understanding of lifecycle management, governance, access control, and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and Git-based workflows.
• Onsite work 2–3 days/week in the Washington DC / Alexandria, VA area; active Interim Secret Clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable, mission-critical applications within Palantir Foundry.
• Build complex data pipelines, transformations, and ontology structures for Navy analytics.
• Lead integrations with Navy systems, cloud services, and external data sources.
• Conduct hands-on testing, debugging, performance optimization, and sustainment in DoD environments.
• Implement configuration management, access controls, and DevSecOps practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and Foundry guidance to project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Git-based workflows

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Foundry development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Azure

AWS

Jira/Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Application Developer with experience of software and data engineering experience 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 include but not limited to:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or 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.
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (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.

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).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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

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