Senior Applications Architect
Core
Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, data-driven applications and data architectures to support research, evaluation, and mission-driven programs.
Role type
Senior Applications Architect (hands-on IC with strategic leadership)
Builds
Integrated applications, analytics, decision-support tools, and cloud-based technology solutions
Domain
Social science research, behavioral science, and public policy
Required skills
Solution architecture, software engineering, data modeling (relational/semantic/ontology), cloud technologies, API design, Palantir Foundry/Vantage development, system integration, data pipeline management, Agile/SDLC
Preferred skills
Palantir Foundry/Vantage expertise, ontology design, Workshop development
Technologies
React, TypeScript, Python, SQL, REST APIs, Palantir Foundry, Palantir Vantage
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end data architectures spanning ingestion to user-facing applications; Develop reusable technical components and reference architectures; Implement secure, scalable software applications and system integrations; Architect data models and ETL/ELT processes; Translate complex research requirements into intuitive decision-support workflows; Mentor technical staff and promote best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
