Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer (Palantir & Data Platforms)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ReefPoint Group (RPG) is a mission-driven consulting firm focused on improving outcomes for Veterans, service members, and federal agencies through data, technology, and strategic consulting. We partner with our clients to solve complex operational challenges, modernize systems, and transform data into actionable insight.

At RPG, we value curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. Our teams work alongside clients to deliver practical solutions that drive mission impact.

ReefPoint Group is seeking Data Engineers and Senior Data Engineers to support the design, development, and operationalization of modern data environments supporting federal clients.

This is not a traditional reporting or business intelligence role. We are looking for professionals who can build and support scalable data ecosystems, integrate complex data sources, and enable analytics, operational decision-making, and emerging AI/ML capabilities within mission-focused environments.

Successful candidates will bring strong experience in data engineering, platform development, and cloud-based data environments, with experience supporting federal missions and modern data platforms such as Palantir Foundry, Snowflake, Azure, or similar technologies strongly preferred.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ingestion workflows
• Integrate, transform, and operationalize structured and unstructured data sources
• Support data mapping, data model alignment, and platform integration activities
• Develop and maintain cloud-based and modern data platform solutions
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand mission and operational requirements
• Improve data quality, reliability, and accessibility across enterprise environments
• Support data governance, metadata, and platform optimization efforts
• Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and operational decision-making through robust data engineering practices
• Contribute to solution design, technical problem-solving, and continuous platform improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering, data integration, or related technical roles
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, or ingestion frameworks
• Experience working within cloud or modern data platform environments
• Experience supporting federal, government, or mission-focused environments
• Strong understanding of data structures, integration approaches, and data lifecycle management
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, client-facing environments

• Experience with Palantir Foundry or comparable modern data platforms
• Experience with Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Databricks, or similar cloud technologies
• Experience supporting AI/ML or advanced analytics environments
• Experience with data modeling, ontology development, or data architecture concepts
• Experience supporting VA, DoD, DHA, or other federal agencies
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments
• Familiarity with data governance and enterprise data management practices
• Public Trust or security clearance eligibility or active clearance

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