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This is a senior Forward Deployed Engineer role focused on Palantir Foundry, working on high-impact healthcare engagements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years on Palantir Foundry, strong Python and SQL skills, and experience deploying production-grade data pipelines. You will lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and interface with stakeholders. The role offers competitive compensation, career development, and global benefits.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta) role. With over 5 years of software engineering experience and extensive hands-on work with Palantir Foundry, I have a proven track record of architecting and deploying enterprise-scale data pipelines in complex healthcare environments. At my previous role, I led the development of a Foundry ontology for kidney care operations, resulting in a 30% improvement in clinical workflow efficiency. I am particularly drawn to this position because it combines my deep technical skills in Python, SQL, and TypeScript with a passion for driving transformative outcomes in healthcare. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team as a technical leader and catalyst for change.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
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I built a batch and streaming pipeline for a kidney care client that ingested EHR data, transformed it using PySpark, and modeled it in the Ontology. The main challenge was handling HIPAA-compliant data governance. I implemented row-level security using Cipher and created restricted views to ensure compliance.
I designed an Ontology for patient care pathways, defining object types for patients, providers, and encounters, with link types representing care transitions. I used action types to enable clinical decision support and built a Workshop application that displayed real-time patient status.
In my last role, I led a team of 4 engineers during a 6-month on-site engagement at a hospital. I set technical direction, conducted code reviews, and mentored junior engineers. We delivered a Foundry-based dashboard that reduced discharge planning time by 20%.
I implement data quality checks at each stage, using Foundry’s data monitoring tools. I also schedule automated validation transforms and set up alerts for anomalies. For critical pipelines, I build idempotent batch processing and use incremental loads to minimize failures.
I would start by profiling the legacy system and designing a new schema with partitioning and clustering in BigQuery. Then, I would create extraction scripts and use Dataflow for historical load. For ongoing sync, I’d set up Pub/Sub events from the source and use AIP Logic to trigger Foundry pipelines.
Company Description
Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact – be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.
Job Description
Remote Opportunity
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH PALANTIR
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta), you will serve as the technical leader at the intersection of Palantir Foundry’s platform capabilities and our most complex, high-impact healthcare data and operational engagements.
This role combines deep technical expertise in Palantir Foundry with strategic deployment leadership, driving transformational outcomes for our kidney care and healthcare operations.
The Delta designation reflects a commitment to driving change and transformation — you are the catalyst who bridges the gap between what the platform can do and what it should do for our unique operational context.
You will be expected to be hands-on and an independent FDE owning, architecting enterprise-grade solutions, development, deployment, mentor as needed and shape the technical strategy for critical engagements across our client’s healthcare ecosystem.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting — with at least 2+ years on Palantir Foundry
- Strong proficiency in Python (PySpark, Pandas, Polars) and SQL; experience with TypeScript is highly valued
- Deep understanding of the Foundry Ontology — object types, link types, action types, interfaces, and functions
- Proven track record of designing and deploying production-grade data pipelines (batch and streaming) at enterprise scale
- Experience building Workshop applications and/or OSDK-based applications (React/TypeScript)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) — Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and IAM
- Experience with Google BigQuery — query optimization, partitioning/clustering strategies, BigQuery ML, data warehousing patterns, and migration from legacy EDW platforms (e.g., Netezza, Teradata)
- Experience with AIP (AI Platform) — AIP Logic, AIP Agents, evaluation suites, and LLM-powered functions
- Familiarity with machine learning workflows in Foundry: Model Studio, pro-code model authoring, batch/live inference
- Experience implementing data governance frameworks — markings, ABAC, restricted views, Cipher for data protection, and HIPAA-compliant data handling
- Background in healthcare, kidney care, or clinical operations, revenue cycle optimizations a plus.
- Experience leading teams of 3+ engineers in forward-deployed settings
- Contributions to internal tooling, open-source projects, or platform evangelism
Additional Information
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:
- Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
- Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
- Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
- Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
- Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
Additional Employee Requirements
- Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
- Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
- Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
- Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
- Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
- For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
- For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.
*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.
USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)
- Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
- Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest
At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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