Palantir Data EngineerType: 12-month contractLocation: Houston, TexasSchedule: 5 days a week onsite • You will help build tools that optimize investment and operational decisions in the world-class, scalable carbon capture system that our client is building• Implement the data layer of the application using the Palantir Foundry platform, revising the current design implemented in other technologies• Serve as a knowledge resource regarding Palantir tools for the rest of the teamResponsibilities• Quickly come up to speed on the current data organization of the product, converting that data model into a Palantir Ontology representation• Give suggestions and recommendations on changes to the data model that would improve performance, extensibility, or flexibility of the Palantir solution• Set up ingestion and export relationships from the Ontology into other data sources or data stores, ensuring reliability and performance of the connection• Implement validations and transforms of the Ontology data as required, taking full advantage of Foundry platform capabilities• Create examples or write interface code that will ease connection to Ontology data from other parts of our systemSkills and Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, quantitative sciences, or mathematics; alternatively significant practical software project experience• Multiple years of experience in building data-heavy applications and/or working as a data engineer• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with building applications in Palantir Foundry with focus on data modeling and utilization of Ontology Manager tool• Experienced with using Python to process or transform data• Strong analytical thinking skills with ability to assimilate software architectures and data designs quickly• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and an ability to deliver work on time• Good technical communication and collaboration skills; experience working in Agile teamsPreferred Qualifications/ Experience• Broad experience in other Palantir Foundry tools (e.g. Workshop, Quiver, etc.)EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
