Key skills
PythonJavaScalaData EngineeringAnalyticsAWSAzureGoogle CloudCommunicationDecision Making
About this role
Palantir Software Engineer (Contract)
Fully Remote
Duration 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension likely over 12mo)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Palantir Software Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of data-driven solutions using the Palantir Foundry platform. This consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that enable data-driven decision making.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, strong software engineering fundamentals, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain applications and pipelines within Palantir Foundry
- Develop and optimize data pipelines using Code Repositories, Pipelines, and Ontology
- Collaborate with data engineers, product owners, and business users to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Build scalable, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices
- Support data modeling, transformations, and integrations with upstream and downstream systems
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across Foundry workflows
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and security standards are met
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry in a production environment
- Strong software engineering background (Python strongly preferred; Java/Scala a plus)
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and transformations
- Familiarity with Foundry concepts such as Ontology, Workshops, Pipelines, and Code Repositories
- Experience working with large, complex datasets
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote, contract environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Foundry with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Background in data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform engineering
- Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, etc.)
- Prior consulting or contract experience