Palantir Foundry Senior Developer

Full Time - Palantir Foundry Senior Developer

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

Position Objective

The organization is working to implement Palantir Foundry into the workplace. This person will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data solutions required by business operations.

The resource will utilize a strong background in data engineering, cloud platforms, and interactive application development using Palantir Foundry modules. This role involves building robust data pipelines, developing Ontologies, ensuring data governance across enterprise systems, and delivering interactive applications and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making across business domains.

This position will also serve as a coach to organizational users of Palantir systems.

Scope and Technical Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex pipelines using Palantir Foundry's Pipeline Builder.
• Develop and manage Ontologies, Object Types, Views, and Actions to support semantic data modeling and graph-based navigation.
• Build interactive applications using Foundry Workshop, Slate, and AIP, integrating UI workflows with Ontology-backed data.
• Conduct time-series and ad-hoc analysis using Quiver and Contour, and leverage Taurus for advanced data modeling and visualization.
• Optimize data models and transformations using PySpark, SQL, and Foundry DSL for high-performance analytics.
• Integrate machine learning models into Foundry workflows for predictive analytics and real-time decision support.
• Ensure data governance, lineage tracking, and compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and recovery mechanisms to ensure pipeline reliability and data integrity.
• Maintain version control and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and rollback procedures.
• Document architecture, processes, and enhancements using Foundry Documentation App and Confluence.

Work Assignment

All tasks will be assigned and prioritized by the Project Manager. The resource will continue to work on assigned tasks within the approved engagement scope. Additional tasks may be included with approval of the Project Manager.

Requirements and Deliverables

1. Palantir Foundry Data and Application Development

Build, develop, and maintain data pipelines in Palantir Foundry, including but not limited to Ontologies and application development.

Specific activities will be assigned and prioritized by the Project Manager.

2. Training and Support

Provide training and support for organizational users as they begin to leverage new Palantir Foundry tools, along with other new tools and processes.

Specific activities will be assigned and prioritized by the Project Manager.

3. Monthly Report

Submit a monthly activity report for each resource in a format specified by the organization.

Acceptance Criteria

Palantir Foundry Support & Training

Meet assigned project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Risks and Risk Mitigation

Risk Description

Accuracy of New Applications

Rating: High

Mitigation Approach: Follow all defined standard development processes. Verify before submission.

Contingent Action: N/A

Organizational Commitments

• Process documents
• Computer and software environments

Project Reporting and Communication

• Email communication about performance and deliverables
• Monthly reporting on performance of candidate deliverables
• Sources of information: tracker sheets, emails, and related project records

Change Control and Project Guidelines

• Changes to the role's project scope must follow the organization's documented change request process.
• Use project process documents maintained on the organization's SharePoint site.
• Unless otherwise documented, the project shall utilize standard organizational project management controls, design and development processes, and documents.