Senior Data Analyst & Application Builder

Senior Data Analyst & Application Builder - Palantir Foundry

Overview:

As a Senior Data Analyst & Application Builder at Palantir Foundry, you will be a seasoned professional who combines data analysis expertise with application development skills. Your role involves exploring data, deriving actionable insights, creating customized applications, and ensuring seamless workflows. Additionally, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing data visualization and storytelling to empower users in making informed decisions.

Responsibilities:

1. Data-Focused Project Execution:
   • Manage the execution of data-focused projects within the LEAR foundry team, utilizing Lear’s data analytics and application platform.
   • Participate in multiple projects from their inception, contributing to defining the problem statement
   • Support to contribute and execute a long-term data strategy aligned with business goals and associate data management with business strategy.
2. Data Exploration and Analysis:
   • Utilize Foundry’s rich set of tools to explore and analyze data across various formats.
   • Conduct open-ended analysis using Contour and Quiver to extract insights from complex datasets.
   • Translate analysis findings into actionable recommendations.
3. Data Visualization and Storytelling:
   • Develop visually appealing and user-friendly dashboards that seamlessly integrate real-time data.
   • Contextualize statistical information to highlight trends and patterns and Transform data findings into compelling stories.
   • Craft narratives that resonate with stakeholders, emphasizing the impact of data-driven decisions and driving engagement.
4. Application Architecture and Development:
   • Lead the design and implementation of complex, tailored applications.
   • Team up with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
   • Work together with data engineers to establish a robust data foundation for workflow development.
5. Ontology Management:
   • Maintain the organization’s Ontology using the Ontology Manager.
   • Explore objects and related workflows using Object Explorer and Object Views.
   • Set up alerts triggered by Ontology changes using Object Monitors.
6. Collaboration and Transparency:
   • Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and operational teams.
   • Provide technical guidance and foster collaboration.
   • Ensure transparency in application development processes.
7. Team Development and Collaboration:
   • Mentor junior team members and contribute to their growth.
   • Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams.
   • Share best practices and encourage knowledge sharing.
8. Continuous Learning and Innovation:
   • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
   • Enhance your skills in application design and development.
   • Contribute to the evolution of Foundry’s application capabilities
9. End User Training:
   • Conduct training sessions for end users on how to effectively use the applications you develop.
   • Provide guidance, documentation, and best practices to ensure users can maximize the value of the applications.
   • Foster a user-centric approach, addressing user feedback and continuously improving the user experience.
10. Expert Analysis and Integration:
    • Understand the phases of program and product delivery, offering expert analysis throughout the lifecycle.
    • Work with both new and legacy technologies to integrate separate data feeds and transform them into scalable datasets.
11. Documentation, Compliance, and Best Practices:
    • Ensure comprehensive documentation aligns with internal practices (ITPM) and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, ETL, and data integration.
• Proven experience in application development, preferably within a data-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of the Foundry Ontology and its role in application building.
• Proficiency in point-and-click application development using tools like Workshop.
• Awareness of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for application development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.