Forward Deployed Engineer (Secret cleared)

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable data solutions that drive 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 engineer will build Foundry applications with React and TypeScript, develop data transformations, maintain server-side interfaces and APIs, and apply engineering practices across source control, CI/CD, testing, and development tooling. The role also partners across analytics and application teams to integrate pipelines, ontologies, and backend logic into enterprise workflows, while contributing to software design, prototyping, and iterative feature development.

The posting identifies Accenture Federal Services as a technology company serving the US federal government and states that the company has more than 13,000 people. The compensation range listed for specified states and the District of Columbia is $120,400–$234,700 USD. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

Requirements

• US citizen.
• 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 building React and TypeScript applications within Foundry using the 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 Palantir Foundry using the OSDK, custom widgets, and Workshop.
• Develop robust 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, including interfaces, type hierarchies, and reusable schemas, to support maintainable and scalable application design.
• 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 with technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment and transparency.

Benefits

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training are offered as opportunities for learning and growth.

What This Job Offers

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