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Palantir Data Architect, Ontology

Southfield, MI 48033

Posted: 11/07/2025 Job Category: Data Science/Big Data, Software Development Job Number: 21566

Job Description

Palantir Data Architect, Ontology

**W2 contract** REMOTE, US Based** 
  • Design and develop enterprise data ontologies to define relationships between business concepts and datasets.
  • Architect scalable data solutions using Palantir Foundry, including pipeline design, data lineage, and operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with domain experts and stakeholders to model ontologies that align with business semantics and goals.
  • Ensure semantic interoperability across different business units and data systems.
  • Implement data governance frameworks ensuring consistency, quality, and lineage across all enterprise datasets.
  • Lead the integration of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources into the Foundry ecosystem.
  • Optimize data architecture for analytics, machine learning, and real-time data exploration.
  • Provide guidance on best practices in ontology modeling, knowledge graphs, and metadata management.
  • Mentor junior team members and collaborate across cross-functional data engineering and business teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in data architecture, with a strong understanding of data modeling principles.
  • Minimum 3 years of Palantir Foundry hands-on experience including ontology and pipeline development.
  • Strong expertise in OWL, RDF, SPARQL, or similar technologies for ontology modeling.
  • Deep understanding of semantic modeling, data catalogs, and knowledge graph development.
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).
  • Experience with data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, and working with large-scale data systems.
  • Familiarity with metadata management tools and enterprise data governance frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications in Palantir Foundry or enterprise data architecture.
  • Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, defense).
  • Experience with Linked Data, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies.
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