Forward Deployed Engineer (Secret cleared)

The posting, as Accenture Federal Services wrote it

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable data solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, program managers, and client stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights, production-grade applications, and mission-critical workflows.This position requires strong expertise in Palantir Foundry, modern data engineering practices, and software development, along with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, client-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build modern, component-driven applications in React and TypeScript within Foundry using the OSDK and custom widgets alongside Workshop
• Develop robust data transformations using PySpark, Polars, or similar distributed/columnar frameworks
• Develop and maintain server-side interfaces and APIs using Node.js, Flask, or equivalent technologies
• Implement engineering best practices across Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and development tooling
• Apply strong object modeling and TypeScript abstraction patterns—interfaces, type hierarchies, reusable schemas—to ensure maintainable and scalable application design
• Partner with analytics and application teams to integrate pipelines, ontologies, and backend logic into unified enterprise workflows
• Contribute to software design, prototyping, and rapid iteration of application features and enhancements
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment and transparency

Here is what you need

• US Citizen
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including:
• Data pipeline development and maintenance
• Data integration and ingestion
• Dataset management
• Ontology design and implementation
• Application deployment
• Strong background in React and TypeScript within Foundry using the OSDK and custom widgets alongside Workshop
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience building and supporting produ

[…]
ions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.