💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

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AiR
📍 johannesburg, gauteng, South-Africa
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Location
johannesburg, South-Africa
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Posted
June 06, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Role Overview

Help us build and deliver cutting-edge client solutions by leading a team of engineers. You'll architect scalable systems, write code, and mentor talent to drive technical success.

What We're Looking For

  • 3-10 years in data/software engineering
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data modeling
  • Hands-on Palantir Foundry expertise (pipelines, Ontology, Workshop)
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams (2-5 engineers)
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Palantir Foundry certifications are a plus

What You'll Do

  • Define solution architectures and guide engineering design
  • Write and review code, ensuring quality and scalability
  • Mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and drive technical learning
  • Translate client objectives into actionable technical strategies

Why You'll Love It

  • Hands-on leadership sha...