Solutions Architect - Palantir Foundry - Must be government clearance eligible

About the role

The Solutions Architect - Palantir Foundry at Navaide partners with federal clients to design and implement modern data platforms, analytics environments, and data integration architectures. The role focuses on Palantir Foundry solution architecture and interoperability with existing enterprise data tools.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end big data architectures across cloud implementations of Foundry, including data lakes, pipelines, warehouses, and analytics platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions.
• Select and implement modern data tools such as Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Delta Lake, Apache NiFi, Palantir Foundry Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, and Magritte connectors.
• Lead architecture reviews, data governance strategy, and performance optimization, including proper use of Foundry namespaces, projects, organizations, and security markings.
• Act as a trusted advisor to government clients on data modernization strategies.
• Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Support delivery teams in resolving complex data integration and transformation challenges, including decomposing use cases and requirements into Foundry implementation components and identifying solution patterns and workarounds where needed.
• Collaborate closely with Capability Leads, Delivery Managers, and Engineers to ensure solution alignment and technical excellence.
• Support proposal development, whitepapers, and R&D efforts under Navaide’s innovation initiatives (e.g., Spark Labs, Foundry AIP).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience architecting and implementing big data solutions in complex environments; experience with enterprise data platforms such as Palantir Foundry is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on expertise in at least three of the following: Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Hadoop, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Apache NiFi, Delta Lake, Palantir Foundry.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance principles, including Foundry’s ontology-based data model and delivering reliable data products from source to discovery.
• Experience working with federal agencies or large-scale enterprise data environments.
• Ability to lead technical engagements and present solutions to executive stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD or Navy-specific data systems or environments.
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST) and Foundry’s shared security responsibility model and privacy and civil liberty (PCL) standards.
• SAFe, AWS, Azure, or Snowflake certifications; Palantir Foundry Solution Architect Associate Certification is highly desired.
• Experience integrating big data platforms with AI/ML toolchains and predictive analytics, including Foundry’s AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) and ontology-based machine learning workflows.

Skills

• Technical leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance principles.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry and other relevant technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $100,000 - $199,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Company perks such as flex spending, wellness initiatives, etc.
• 401(K) matching