Palantir Foundry Application Developer

The Marlin Alliance•San Diego, CA

1d•$95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Palantir Foundry Application Developer to design and build user-facing applications and analytical tools within the Palantir Foundry platform for our Navy customer. This individual will translate mission requirements into intuitive, data-driven applications that empower end users to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Since 2002, The Marlin Alliance has supported mission-critical Navy programs with innovation in digital transformation, data science, and automation. We are looking for a developer who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences, thrives on solving complex problems, and wants to make a direct impact on naval operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, or related technical discipline.
2-5 years of experience in software development, application development, data analytics, or related field.
Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including application development using Workshop, Slate, or similar tools.
Experience building user-facing applications, dashboards, or data visualizations.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar).
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases or data platforms.
Experience with data analysis, including data exploration, statistical analysis, or business intelligence.
Understanding of frontend development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate user needs into technical solutions.
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Palantir Foundry certification (Developer, Analyst, or equivalent).
Familiarity with the Advana/Jupiter platform including a working understanding of Databricks.
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
Background in data science, statistics, or quantitative analysis.
Experience with Python data libraries (pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, plotly).
Familiarity with data visualization best practices and tools (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js).
Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and user-centered design methodologies.
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of API development and integration.
Experience with Foundry ontology modeling and pipeline development.
IAT-II/Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain user-facing applications, dashboards, and workflows within Palantir Foundry.
Build interactive visualizations and analytics tools that transform complex data into actionable insights for mission users.
Collaborate with Solutions Architects and data engineers to understand ontologies and data pipelines, then surface that data effectively in applications.
Work directly with Navy stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct user research, and iterate on application designs based on feedback.
Implement frontend components using Foundry's Workshop, Slate, or other application-building tools.
Perform data analysis to support application development, including exploratory analysis, metric definition, and validation.
Write and optimize queries (SQL, Python, or Foundry-specific languages) to retrieve and transform data for application use.
Ensure applications meet usability, performance, and security standards.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
Document application functionality, user guides, and technical specifications.
Support testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of Foundry applications in production environments.