Mid-Level Forward Deployed Engineer

Overview

• Contribute to the development and delivery of advanced analytical solutions in a structured agile environment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to design and deploy innovative features and workflows.
• Engage in sprint cycles, ensuring production-ready increments through rigorous testing and validation.
• Support CI/CD pipeline tasks, build scripts, and automated testing to enhance deployment processes.
• Perform data integration and ontology engineering tasks to ensure consistent data interpretation across platforms.
• Participate in solution framing activities, translating user needs into actionable engineering tasks.
• Contribute to the sustainment and iterative improvement of deployed capabilities, resolving defects and delivering enhancements.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including configuration notes, runbooks, and sprint artifacts.
• Work within a diverse and innovative team environment that supports professional growth.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide embedded engineering support, collaborating with operational users and senior engineers to deliver mission-aligned capabilities.
• Develop workflows, applications, dashboards, and AI-enabled features using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Configure CI/CD pipelines, build scripts, and environment promotion workflows for deployment readiness.
• Perform testing and validation to ensure functionality aligns with approved definitions and requirements.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and demonstrations for stakeholders.
• Identify integration issues and collaborate with senior engineers to resolve blockers effectively.
• Contribute to production hardening efforts, ensuring stable operations across deployed capabilities.
• Engage in peer mentorship programs, providing performance feedback and fostering team growth.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation to support operational continuity.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional certifications in software engineering or data platforms preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of software engineering experience; 4 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Java within cloud-based data platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, Workshop/Slate, and Ontology.
• Experience in government, defense, or classified environments is advantageous.
• Ability to independently build, test, and deliver production-ready features and functionality.
• Comfortable working in small, fast-moving technical teams with agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate user needs into actionable engineering tasks.
• Commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional growth within a collaborative team environment.