Data Engineer

About Position:

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer (Palantir Foundry) who can design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data products on the Palantir Foundry platform. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on Foundry experience (Pipelines, Transforms, Code Repos), solid Python/PySpark skills, and strong SQL for complex transformations.

• Role: Data Engineer (Palantir Foundry)
• Location: Gurgaon / Pune
• Experience: 4 to 7 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines in Palantir Foundry using Pipelines, Transforms, and Code Repositories.
• Develop robust data transformations using Python / PySpark to support large-scale processing use cases.
• Perform complex data preparation and transformations using SQL (joins, aggregations, validations).
• Work on Ontology / Object Modeling in Foundry to enable reusable, business-friendly data assets.
• Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and reconciliation to ensure trusted datasets.
• Support data migration / modernization initiatives, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Data Engineers, Analysts, Architects, Product teams) to deliver high-quality data products.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and optimize compute/storage usage.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and best practices (as applicable to the platform/program).

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across data pipelines and transformations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across teams.
• Clear communication skills for stakeholder updates and requirement understanding.
• Delivery ownership mindset with attention to data accuracy, performance, and reliability.
• Experience with Databricks (PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake).
• Familiarity with Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
• Understanding of data governance, cataloguing, and security concepts.
• Domain experience in Airlines / Travel / Enterprise data platforms.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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