Associate Director - Foundry Solution Architecture, Full Stack & AIP

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Full Stack Development with AIP Integration

• Build end-to-end applications within Palantir Foundry environment, leveraging TypeScript, React, Python, and the complete AIP ecosystem for AI-driven functionality
• Develop sophisticated data pipelines using Pipeline Builder, Spark, and PySpark to process large-scale datasets while integrating LLM capabilities through AIP Logic and AIP Assist
• Create interactive user interfaces using React, CSS Modules, GraphQL, and Palantir's Blueprint component library to deliver intuitive experiences for both technical and non-technical users
• Implement AI/ML workflows from conception to production, building custom applications that leverage large language models, natural language processing, and automated decision-making capabilities

Solution Architecture

• Create solution blueprints that encompass software architecture, infrastructure design, integration patterns, and deployment strategies for complex enterprise environments
• Design comprehensive system architectures that span the entire technology stack, ensuring seamless integration between frontend applications, backend services, data pipelines, and AI capabilities
• Define technology strategies that align technical implementations with business objectives, ensuring solutions meet both immediate needs and long-term organizational goals

AI Platform Leadership

• Lead implementation of generative AI solutions using Palantir AIP, including prompt engineering, LLM workflow design, and autonomous decision-making systems
• Design AI-driven automation that reduces manual processes and enables organizations to operate more efficiently while maintaining data security and governance
• Build intelligent applications that combine traditional data processing with modern AI capabilities, creating solutions that can reason, learn, and adapt to changing business conditions
• Implement AI governance frameworks ensuring responsible AI deployment with appropriate guardrails, monitoring, and compliance measures

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, business analysts, product managers, and enterprise stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor development teams on Foundry best practices, AIP capabilities, and holistic architecture principles
• Drive technical decision-making for technology stack selection, architecture patterns, and implementation approaches that optimize both current needs and future extensibility
• Lead solution prototyping and proof-of-concept development to validate architectural approaches and demonstrate value to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• 10 years of Solution Architecture/full-stack development experience with strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, Python, and modern web technologies
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry platform, including Pipeline Builder, Ontology management, Workshop applications, and AIP integration
• Palantir certifications: Foundry Data Engineer, Foundry Solution Architect, or Foundry Application Developer
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies including large language models, prompt engineering, vector databases, and generative AI workflows
• Expertise in AWS cloud platform with experience in interoperability between AWS & Foundry
• Proven experience in solution architecture with ability to design enterprise-scale systems that integrate multiple technologies, platforms, and data sources
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences including executives, business users, and technical teams
• Experience working in agile environments with strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with distributed teams

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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