Lead Application Developer

Lead Application Developer

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Python and React
• 2+ years of hands-on Palantir Foundry development
• Proven experience integrating and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) or AI-driven workflows into operational systems
• Technical depth in data engineering, system architecture, and software engineering
• Strong problem-solving ability and the capacity to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Proficiency in backend/frontend languages (Python, Java, TypeScript, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for Foundry-driven manufacturing, operations, and supply chain solutions, building and integrating enterprise tools that support production planning, material movement, part traceability, quality workflows, and real-time execution
• Drive the transition of operational execution to Foundry as the central operational hub
• Architect and implement scalable workflows across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams using Foundry’s workflow, object, and ontology layers
• Develop reusable frameworks and templates to rapidly deploy digital manufacturing applications with standardized UX and system logic
• Lead cross-functional technical efforts with internal developers and Palantir partners; mentor new Foundry developers and guide solution architecture
• Integrate LLMs and AI into the Warp Speed OS to automate decisions, accelerate root cause analysis, and reduce manual data interactions
• Partner with product owners and domain leaders to define technical requirements, translate operational needs into data and workflow models, and drive execution through agile sprints
• Ensure success of large-scale digital initiatives by aligning with engineering, finance, and executive stakeholders while managing technical debt and system performance
• Support the build-out of future-proof tools including supplier portals, digital work instructions, automated inspection systems, and Kanban-driven material flow—all within the Foundry environment
• Ensure solutions are robust, testable, and adaptable across a rapidly evolving defense manufacturing landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Palantir AIP, Carbon, and Ontology SDK (OSDK)
• Expertise in Prompt Engineering, RAG, or other LLM tuning methodologies
• Familiarity with manufacturing system architecture, including MES, ERP, and supply chain systems
• Experience building data pipelines, analytics tools, and operational dashboards using Foundry
• Strong understanding of API-based integration across distributed platforms
• Background in engineering fields like Computer Science, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or Industrial Engineering