Job#: 3031327 Job Description: Senior Data Engineer - Palantir Foundry (Ontology & Data Modeling)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Data Engineer to join a cross-functional team building advanced optimization software for a large-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) system currently under development along the U.S. Gulf Coast. This role focuses heavily on
data modeling, ontology design, and platform implementation using
Palantir Foundry to support investment and operational decision-making.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to the development of optimization tools supporting a scalable, world-class carbon capture system
- Design and implement the data layer of a complex application on the Palantir Foundry platform, including re-architecting existing solutions built in other technologies
- Convert existing data models into a Palantir Ontology representation
- Provide expert guidance on Foundry capabilities and best practices to other team members
- Recommend improvements to data models to enhance performance, scalability, extensibility, and flexibility
- Configure reliable, high-performance data ingestion and export pipelines between the Ontology and external data sources
- Implement data validations, transformations, and business logic using Foundry platform tools
- Develop interface code and examples to enable other applications and teams to easily consume Ontology data
- Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders in an Agile environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a quantitative discipline, or equivalent hands-on software engineering experience
- Multiple years of experience building data-intensive applications and/or working as a data engineer
- Strong, demonstrated experience building applications in Palantir Foundry, with an emphasis on:
- Data modeling
- Ontology design
- Ontology Manager
- Proficiency in Python for data processing and transformation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex systems and data architectures
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver high-quality work on schedule
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience working in Agile or Scrum teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with additional Palantir Foundry tools such as Workshop, Quiver, or similar modules
- Background in optimization, analytics, or decision-support systems
- Experience supporting large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or energy-related data platforms (not required)
Top Skills / Technologies
Data Engineering - building complex, data-driven applications using data science conceptsPalantir Foundry - deep expertise in data modeling and Ontology ManagerPython ProgrammingEEO Employer
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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.
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