Palantir Data Engineer

Palantir Data EngineerType: 12-month contractLocation: Houston, TexasSchedule: 5 days a week onsiteYou will help build tools that optimize investment and operational decisions in the world-class, scalable carbon capture system that our client is buildingImplement the data layer of the application using the Palantir Foundry platform, revising the current design implemented in other technologiesServe as a knowledge resource regarding Palantir tools for the rest of the teamResponsibilitiesQuickly come up to speed on the current data organization of the product, converting that data model into a Palantir Ontology representationGive suggestions and recommendations on changes to the data model that would improve performance, extensibility, or flexibility of the Palantir solutionSet up ingestion and export relationships from the Ontology into other data sources or data stores, ensuring reliability and performance of the connectionImplement validations and transforms of the Ontology data as required, taking full advantage of Foundry platform capabilitiesCreate examples or write interface code that will ease connection to Ontology data from other parts of our systemSkills and QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, quantitative sciences, or mathematics; alternatively significant practical software project experienceMultiple years of experience in building data-heavy applications and/or working as a data engineerDemonstrated proficiency and experience with building applications in Palantir Foundry with focus on data modeling and utilization of Ontology Manager toolExperienced with using Python to process or transform dataStrong analytical thinking skills with ability to assimilate software architectures and data designs quicklyAdaptability to rapidly changing priorities and an ability to deliver work on timeGood technical communication and collaboration skills; experience working in Agile teamsPreferred Qualifications/ Experience• Broad experience in other Palantir Foundry tools (e.g. Workshop, Quiver, etc.)