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# Palantir Data Engineer

- **Company:** Recro LLC
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Mining, Data Retention, Data Structures, Data Stores, Design of User Interfaces, JSON, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, Unstructured Data, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Data Ingestion, Data Objects, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9187445/palantir-data-engineer

## About the Role

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with:

 * Python
 * Palantir Foundry
 * Palantir Pipeline Builder
 * Palantir Workshop
 * Typescript
 * Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
 * Understanding of XML, YAML, and JSON files and their roles within a system
 * Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools, as well as an understanding of how technical decisions impact the user of what you're building

## Description

* Palantir Data Engineer leverages advanced Python skills within a small team to develop and implement data transformation pipelines in Palantir's environment.
 * Will be responsible for all workflows, configuration, and management of a Palantir-based application.
 * Integrate with external systems via API, parse API responses into usable data objects, design user interfaces, and develop custom functions with TypeScript.
 * Conduct code reviews, solution brainstorming, and define UI designs and functionalities.
 * Must be able to perform tier 2 level triage with customers and translate concerns into specific requirements.
 * Ability to effectively triage requirements and articulate impacts on the existing environment is critical to mission success.
 * Data Engineer will also develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities involving data of varying types and in varying conditions.
 * Activities include the following tasks:

 * Movement of structure and unstructured data using approved methods.
 * Execute data ingestion activities for storing data in a local or enterprise level location.
 * Develop code to format data that supports exploration.
 * Analyze source data formats and work with Data Scientists and partners to determine the formats and transforms that best meet mission objectives.
 * Develop code and tools to provide one-time and on-going data extraction from various repositories, formatting and transformations into enterprise or standalone data models.
 * Develop new ETL and perform O&M and enhancements on existing ETL code using best practices/standards.
 * Develop and deliver documentation for each project including ETL mappings, code use guide, code location, and access instructions.
 * Defining and implementing complex data workflows for analytic systems.
 * Managing data retention policies, to include performing data deletion. Managing USP data within the IC under Cl authorities.


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