Data Engineer – Palantir Foundry & Enterprise Data

Location: Washington, D.C. | Hybrid

Contract Duration: Long-Term, 5-Year Contract

Salary Range: $75,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and position level

Experience Level: Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior Positions Available

Security Clearance: Active Interim Secret clearance or higher required

Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview: BluJuniper is seeking Data Engineers to support enterprise data integration, analytics, and application development for the Department of War (DoW).We are particularly interested in candidates with direct, hands-on experience building solutions within Palantir Foundry, including ontology frameworks, data pipelines, and workspace applications. The ideal candidate has experience transforming complex enterprise datasets into scalable, accessible solutions that support operational and business decision-making. Prior DoW experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong Palantir Foundry development experience.

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data pipelines and integration solutions. Build data models, ontologies, and operational applications within Palantir Foundry. Develop and optimize data transformations, processing workflows, and automated data solutions. Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple enterprise systems. Develop workspace applications and tools that enable users to interact with enterprise data. Monitor data quality, pipeline performance, and operational reliability. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and functional stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Implement data orchestration, automation, and governance practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline. At least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Experience developing enterprise data pipelines and integrating complex datasets. Proficiency in SQL, Python, or comparable data engineering technologies. Understanding of data modeling, transformation, automation, and data quality principles. Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Direct hands-on development experience with Palantir Foundry. Experience building and maintaining Palantir Ontology frameworks. Experience developing applications with Palantir Workshop or other Foundry application development tools. Familiarity with Palantir Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, and data transformation workflows. Experience with enterprise ERP or financial management data. Experience supporting DoW organizations, particularly the Air Force, DLA, or Navy. Familiarity with Navy ERP, Air Force ERP, PeopleSoft, or Oracle data environments. Candidates with demonstrated experience developing production solutions within Palantir Foundry are strongly encouraged to apply. About BluJuniperBluJuniper is a woman-owned small business specializing in artificial intelligence, data analytics, optimization, and enterprise technology solutions supporting federal and commercial missions. We are seeking professionals across multiple experience levels to support long-term federal programs. BluJuniper is an Equal Opportunity Employer.