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Palantir Foundry Data Engineer (SME)

Apex Systems
Ashburn, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Job#: 3030438

Job Description:

We are hiring a SME level Foundry Data Engineer to support a key Department of Defense (DoD) Program.

These Agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural, to the team. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.

You will work as an integral part of an Agile Scrum team – a highly productive team of technical professionals who thrive on supporting the customer's mission and growth objectives through Agile software development. You will work in close collaboration with team members, other product teams, shared services teams such as cybersecurity, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

  • Subject Matter Expert with Palantir Foundry.
  • Expert skills and experience with Army Vantage data analytics platform.
  • Extensive experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology.
  • Extensive experience developing in Foundry, i.e., ontologies, pipelines, operational applications, etc.
  • Identifying and creating branch fix recommendations for datasets outside the organization by following and evaluating the data provenance through the data lineage application.
  • Experience with Foundry applications Contour, Workshop, Slate, code repository.
  • Subject matter expertise designing and executing complex ETL and ELT.
  • Expertise in database storage, SQL queries, and primary/foreign keys.
  • Given a requirement to build a custom dataset - know how to locate and extract all relevant data from Vantage, transform data, build derived data elements, build new custom dataset.
  • Build complex information exchanges (Data Exchanges) with external Power Apps applications.
  • Experience with Snapshot, Changelog, and Code Repository IDE.
  • Development experience with Python, PySpark, Java, SQL, TypeScript.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with DoW (DoD) ADVANA.
  • Experience with Palantir MAVEN.
  • Experience developing in Army 365 (A365).
  • Understanding and experience with Army data systems and what they represent operationally, such as personnel data, readiness reporting, PERSTAT structures, G-staff data flows.
  • Demonstrated experience moving data through Army or DoW organizational structures.
  • Azure Data/AI stack familiarity (Azure Databricks, Synapse, or Data Factory).
  • Experience developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft Power Platform suite (Model-driven and Canvas App, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Pages/Portals, Portal Management MDA, Power Apps Pipeline) in an Azure environment.
  • Experience developing with Databricks.
  • Experience with designing and implementing data models in Microsoft 365.

Requirements

  • Education Requirements: College degree (B.S., M.S.) in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline. Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
  • Experience Requirements : At least 16 years of total professional experience
  • Certification Requirements: N/A
  • Security Clearance Requirements : DoD Secret or higher

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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