Forward Deployed Engineer

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta) - Palantir Foundry - Healthcare

About Endava

For over two decades, Endava has been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a people-centric mindset, we partner with leading brands across various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. Join us in doing work that matters and be part of a global shift.

About the Role

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta), you will serve as the technical leader at the intersection of Palantir Foundry's platform capabilities and complex, high-impact healthcare data and operational engagements. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise in Palantir Foundry and strategic deployment leadership to drive transformational outcomes for our kidney care and healthcare operations. The "Delta" designation signifies a commitment to driving change and transformation, acting as a catalyst between the platform's capabilities and the unique operational context of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Be hands-on and act as an independent Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE).
• Own, architect, and develop enterprise-grade solutions.
• Lead deployments, mentor team members as needed, and shape the technical strategy for critical engagements within the client's healthcare ecosystem.

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting, with at least 2+ years specifically on Palantir Foundry.
• Strong proficiency in Python (PySpark, Pandas, Polars) and SQL; experience with TypeScript is highly valued.
• Deep understanding of the Foundry Ontology, including object types, link types, action types, interfaces, and functions.
• Proven track record of designing and deploying production-grade data pipelines (batch and streaming) at enterprise scale.
• Experience building Workshop applications and/or OSDK-based applications (React/TypeScript).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and IAM.
• Experience with Google BigQuery: query optimization, partitioning/clustering strategies, BigQuery ML, data warehousing patterns, and migration from legacy EDW platforms.
• Experience with AIP (AI Platform): AIP Logic, AIP Agents, evaluation suites, and LLM-powered functions.
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows in Foundry: Model Studio, pro-code model authoring, batch/live inference.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks (markings, ABAC, restricted views, Cipher for data protection, HIPAA-compliant data handling).
• Background in healthcare, kidney care, or clinical operations, revenue cycle optimizations is a plus.
• Experience leading teams of 3+ engineers in forward-deployed settings.
• Contributions to internal tooling, open-source projects, or platform evangelism.

Global Benefits

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus.
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programs.
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms, workshops, conferences.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance program.
• Health: Global internal wellbeing program, access to wellbeing apps.
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs, inclusion and diversity programs, events and celebrations.

USA Benefits (Full-time roles)

• Robust healthcare and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, Dependent Care).
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages.
• Health Savings account paired with a low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match (immediately vested).

Additional Employee Requirements

• Participation in internal and external meetings via video calls as necessary.
• Ability to work onsite at corporate or client offices as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of stationary work at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Hand-eye coordination for computer operation and office equipment.
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus.
• For positions requiring business travel/event attendance: ability to lift 25 lbs and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Endava is committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.