Application Developer
About the Company:
L3Harris Technologies is a defense technology company that develops end-to-end solutions supporting national security across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company focuses on mission-critical technology and delivers solutions for customers across complex operational environments. Its culture emphasizes innovation, professional development, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
About the Role:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Application Developer – Full Stack Developer to support a large-scale enterprise Data and AI transformation program. The initiative brings together more than 100 legacy systems, including enterprise resource planning, product lifecycle management, finance, supply chain, and operations platforms, to support AI applications built on unified data. In this role, you will contribute to developing, testing, and supporting applications, workflows, and data pipelines within the Palantir Foundry platform. You will work with an Agile, cross-functional team of architects, business analysts, product owners, and developers to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions for critical enterprise functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications, workflows, and supporting services within Palantir Foundry.
Build frontend functionality, backend logic, and workflow features supporting finance, supply chain, operations, engineering, and strategic planning.
Translate user stories and functional requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with senior developers and architects.
Develop and maintain batch and near-real-time data pipelines that integrate legacy enterprise systems with Foundry.
Implement data transformations, validations, and quality checks to maintain reliable and accurate data products.
Work with data architects and senior engineers to align development with ontology models, governance standards, and integration patterns.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows team development standards.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and defect resolution across application and data components.
Enhance frontend and backend components, including user interfaces, APIs, pipeline logic, and workflow automation.
Participate in Agile activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Provide progress updates, identify blockers, and support delivery commitments.
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, developers, and security, infrastructure, and operations teams.
Support secure, compliant, and reliable application deployments.
Apply enterprise architecture standards, secure development practices, and platform development guidelines.
Build expertise in Palantir Foundry frameworks, ontology-driven application development, and enterprise data integration.
Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted engineering tools where appropriate, to improve productivity and software quality.
Contribute to continuous improvement in development practices, tooling, and technical capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience. Candidates without a degree must have at least 13 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing applications with Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
Full-stack development experience covering frontend applications, backend services, APIs, and data-driven solutions.
Experience with relational or non-relational databases, data transformation, and system integration.
Knowledge of software engineering practices, including version control, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and CI/CD concepts.
Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, Code Repositories, Workshop, Operational Applications, or ontology-based development.
Experience building enterprise data pipelines, ETL processes, or integrations across multiple systems.
Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular and backend or API development using Python or Java.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps practices, containerization, or infrastructure automation.
Exposure to AI/ML-enabled workflows, analytics applications, or data products.
Experience in regulated industries such as defense, aerospace, manufacturing, finance, or healthcare.
Knowledge of secure software development practices and data governance.
Salary and Benefits:
- The published salary ranges vary by geographic location:
- California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater Washington, D.C., Denver, or New York City areas: $127,500–$236,500 annually.
- Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, and Vermont: $110,500–$205,500 annually.
Final compensation depends on factors including experience and geographic location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific benefits may vary based on hire date, work schedule, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Location and Work Arrangement:
The role may be based in Melbourne, Florida; Arlington or Herndon, Virginia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Greenville or Plano, Texas; Rochester, New York; or remotely. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with employees working 80 hours over nine days in a 14-day period and having every other Friday off.
Security and Employment Requirements:
Some positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is available only to U.S. citizens. Candidates who accept a conditional offer may undergo government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing may be conducted where permitted by law. Equal Employment OpportunityL3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful workplace free from unlawful discrimination. Applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in the E-Verify program. By submitting a resume, applicants acknowledge that L3Harris may share their resume and related application information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.