SMX

Databricks / Palantir Technical SME

SMX · United States
United States $144K–$225K Posted 2026-10-14
Salary
$144K–$225K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr
Visa sponsorship
Not offered

SMX is hiring Palantir/Databricks SMEs to serve as the lead technical authority for an enterprise-level legacy systems modernization effort. You will guide the design and development of data pipelines and integration patterns, migrating legacy business logic into a configurable LCNC solution on an enterprise data platform. Your expertise will directly shape how the Army builds and scales its new financial management capabilities.

  • Architect and build governed data ingestion pipelines from SAP and non-SAP sources.
  • Develop reusable data transformation, validation, and summarization logic within Palantir Foundry and Databricks.
  • Engineer secure, bi-directional integration patterns to post and retract data from legacy ERP systems, preserving them as the authoritative system of record.
  • Translate functional requirements into robust technical designs, scalable data models, and configurable business rule engines.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance (or higher).
  • 5+ years of data engineering experience, with hands-on knowledge of Palantir Foundry and Databricks.
  • Deep expertise in data architecture, building and optimizing data pipelines, data modeling, and Python scripting for data transformation

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$144,000 — $225,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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SMX

IT Services · Private · Hollywood, USA

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