Sr. Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Sr FDE)The Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Sr FDE) serves as the technical lead responsible for the architecture, pipeline implementation, and overall delivery quality of Army Vantage dashboards and data workflows. You will coordinate directly with government stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver operational analytics capabilities that support force management and readiness decisions.Senior FDEs independently own complex implementation tasks from design through production, mentor junior engineers, and ensure sprint deliverables meet operational standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines within Army Vantage (Palantir Foundry), including automated build, test, deployment, and environment promotion workflowsBuild and iterate front-end analytical dashboards using Foundry's Workshop/Slate application layerDefine and enforce automated quality gates, validation suites, and release confidence checksConfigure observability tooling including monitoring, logging, and alerting aligned to Foundry development patternsImplement governed metric definitions and reusable business logic anchored to the Foundry OntologyParticipate in agile sprint cycles, including planning, standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesDemonstrate working capabilities to government stakeholdersAlign integration patterns, data access controls, and release procedures with platform requirementsDeliver comprehensive technical documentation, configuration baselines, and operational runbooksProvide defect resolution, troubleshooting, and incremental improvementsMentor mid-level engineers through code reviews and technical guidancePreferred QualificationsDeep expertise with Palantir Foundry, including pipelines, Workshop/Slate, Ontology configuration, and AIP8+ years of software engineering or systems integration experienceExperience delivering CI/CD pipelines and analytics platforms in classified or DoD environmentsExperience with Python, TypeScript, or Java within Foundry development workflowsFamiliarity with Army Vantage, GFIM, force management, or readiness data domainsAbility to own full feature lifecycle: architecture ? build ? test ? deploymentAbout PVM & BenefitsAt PVM, we mean it when we say we value diversity. As a PVM team member, you will work with people from all different backgrounds that are passionate about the problems we solve for our customers and are focused on delivering value for our clients. Our culture encourages problem solving, leadership, and innovation, and creates an environment that will support your professional and personal growth. Here are a few highlights of the advantages of being a part of the PVM community:Opportunities for growth and advancementTuition/Training reimbursementPeer bonus programRemote and on-site positions availableUnlimited PTOFlexible work schedulePVM delivers digital services that help government agencies unlock the power of their data for good and maximize the value of their technology investments. We design, develop, and deploy solutions to solve mission-critical problems. PVM is a black- and service-disabled veteran-owned small business and was founded by a retired Naval officer out of frustration with the status quo with one goal in mind: to help his fellow Shipmates solve the problems they were facing every day. Today, we continue to be driven by that same goal and are focused on taking on our clients' missions as our own to make a difference in the communities we serve. PVM believes in equal opportunity employment. We won't discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation. As a company and as individuals, we're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team, our family members, and our clients.