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Job#: 3029065
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Palantir Engineer who you will help develop and deploy technical solutions to integrate data, transform insights, and build first-class applications for operational decisions. You will leverage core company products, open-source technologies, and everything your team can build to drive real impact. You will work with customers around the globe, gaining rare insight into the world's most important industries and institutions.
Details/Requirements:
Core Responsibilities:
Set up transfers of data feeds from source systems into locations accessible to the platform
Debug issues related to delayed or missing data feeds
Write transformations and derive new datasets using Spark for distributed computation
Monitor build progress and debug build problems
Design applications using the platform's application development framework to address operational questions
Execute rapid development and iteration cycles with SMEs, including testing and troubleshooting application issues
Execute requests for information (RFIs) surrounding the platform's data footprint
Iterate with product teams while debugging and understanding the code backing core platform components
What We Value:
Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
Proficiency with programming languages such as Python (PySpark, Pandas), SQL, R, or similar
Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures as they pertain to development and problem solving
Ability to work effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals
Comfort working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
Proven track record of strong customer communications including feedback gathering, execution updates, and troubleshooting
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 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.
Job#: 3029065
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Palantir Engineer who you will help develop and deploy technical solutions to integrate data, transform insights, and build first-class applications for operational decisions. You will leverage core company products, open-source technologies, and everything your team can build to drive real impact. You will work with customers around the globe, gaining rare insight into the world's most important industries and institutions.
Details/Requirements:
- Pay Rate: $90 - $100/hr on contract W2
- 2 Month Contract w/ the intention to convert full time
- Minimum Secret clearance
- Comfortable with onsite commitment 3-4 days a week in Washington D.C.
- Palantir Foundry, Gotham, & AIP
- Geotemporal experience is a nice to have
Core Responsibilities:
Set up transfers of data feeds from source systems into locations accessible to the platform
Debug issues related to delayed or missing data feeds
Write transformations and derive new datasets using Spark for distributed computation
Monitor build progress and debug build problems
Design applications using the platform's application development framework to address operational questions
Execute rapid development and iteration cycles with SMEs, including testing and troubleshooting application issues
Execute requests for information (RFIs) surrounding the platform's data footprint
Iterate with product teams while debugging and understanding the code backing core platform components
What We Value:
Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science
Proficiency with programming languages such as Python (PySpark, Pandas), SQL, R, or similar
Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures as they pertain to development and problem solving
Ability to work effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals
Comfort working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
Proven track record of strong customer communications including feedback gathering, execution updates, and troubleshooting
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 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.
Salary : $90 - $100