Forward Deployed Engineer (Secret cleared)

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

2d • $120,400 - $234,700

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable data solutions that deliver meaningful business outcomes. The role works closely with engineers, program managers, and client stakeholders to turn complex data into actionable insights, production-grade applications, and mission-critical workflows. It requires expertise in Palantir Foundry, modern data engineering, and software development in fast-paced, client-focused environments.

The position builds Foundry applications using React, TypeScript, OSDK, custom widgets, and Workshop; develops data transformations and APIs; and applies software engineering best practices. The engineer partners with analytics and application teams to integrate pipelines, ontologies, and backend logic into enterprise workflows, while contributing to design, prototyping, and iterative feature development. Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences is important.

Requirements

• US citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on Palantir Foundry experience, including data pipeline development and maintenance, data integration and ingestion, dataset management, ontology design and implementation, and application deployment.
• Strong background in React and TypeScript within Foundry using OSDK, custom widgets, and Workshop.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience building and supporting production-grade software and data solutions.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data at scale.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Foundation in machine learning concepts and technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building solutions using large language models (LLMs).
• Experience delivering software and analytical products that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Experience working directly with clients in embedded or consulting-style environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer success and solving complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build component-driven applications in React and TypeScript within Foundry using OSDK, custom widgets, and Workshop.
• Develop data transformations using PySpark, Polars, or similar distributed or columnar frameworks.
• Develop and maintain server-side interfaces and APIs using Node.js, Flask, or equivalent technologies.
• Apply engineering best practices across Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and development tooling.
• Use object modeling and TypeScript abstraction patterns, such as interfaces, type hierarchies, and reusable schemas, to build maintainable and scalable applications.
• Partner with analytics and application teams to integrate pipelines, ontologies, and backend logic into unified enterprise workflows.
• Contribute to software design, prototyping, and rapid iteration of application features and enhancements.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment and transparency.

Benefits

• A wide variety of benefits is offered; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training are offered as growth and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior