Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

AiR; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Join a hands-on leader role offering growth opportunities, competitive pay, and a benefits package as you shape impactful client solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years in data/software engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data modeling.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams (2-5 engineers).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Palantir Foundry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architectures and guide engineering design.
• Write and review code, ensuring quality and scalability.
• Mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and drive technical learning.
• Translate client objectives into actionable technical strategies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

About the job Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Role Overview:

Help us build and deliver cutting-edge client solutions by leading a team of engineers. You'll architect scalable systems, write code, and mentor talent to drive technical success.

What We're Looking For:

• 3-10 years in data/software engineering
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data modeling
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams (2-5 engineers)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Palantir Foundry certifications are a plus

What You'll Do:

• Define solution architectures and guide engineering design
• Write and review code, ensuring quality and scalability
• Mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and drive technical learning
• Translate client objectives into actionable technical strategies

Why You'll Love It:

• Hands-on leadership shaping impactful client solutions
• Opportunity to grow a talented engineering team
• Work with Palantir Foundry on complex, real-world problems
• Competitive salary and benefits package