A Day in the Life:

We are seeking a talented Sr Data Engineer, Palantir to join our Strategic Data & Analytics team working on Hertz's strategic applications and initiatives. This role will work in multi-disciplinary teams rapidly building high-value products that directly impact our financial performance and customer experience. You'll build cloud-native, large-scale, employee facing software using modern technologies including React, Python, Java, AWS, and Palantir Foundry.

The ideal candidate will have strong development skills across the full stack, a growth mindset, and a passion for building software at a sustainable pace in a highly productive engineering culture. Experience with Palantir Foundry is highly preferred but not required – we're looking for engineers who are eager to learn and committed to engineering excellence.

We expect the starting salary to be around $135k but will be commensurate with experience. 

What You’ll Do:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Work in balanced teams consisting of Product Managers, Product Designers, and engineers Test first – We strive for Test-Driven Development (TDD) for all production code CI (Continuous Integration) everything – Automation is core to our development process Architect user-facing interfaces and design functions that help users visualize and interact with their data Contribute to both frontend and backend codebases to enhance and develop projects Build software at a sustainable pace to ensure longevity, reliability, and higher quality output

Frontend Development

Design and develop responsive, intuitive user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript Build reusable component libraries and implement best practices for frontend architecture Generate UX/UI designs (no dedicated UX/UI designers on team) with considerations for usability and efficiency Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility Develop large-scale, web and mobile software utilizing appropriate technologies for use by our employees

Backend Development

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python or Java Design and implement data models and database schemas Deploy to cloud environments (primarily AWS) Integrate with third-party services and APIs Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Palantir Foundry Development (Highly Preferred)

Build custom applications and integrations within the Palantir Foundry platform Develop Ontology-based applications leveraging object types, link types, and actions Create data pipelines and transformations using Python transforms Implement custom widgets and user experiences using the Foundry SDK Design and build functions that assist users to visualize and interact with their data

Product Development & Delivery

Research problems and break them into deliverable parts Work with a Lean mindset and deliver value quickly Participate in all stages of the product development and deployment lifecycle Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members Work with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and deliverables Contribute to architectural decisions and technical documentation

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years in web front-end or mobile development Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or other related field, preferred Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS for web front-end development Strong knowledge of one or more Object Oriented Programming or Functional Programming languages such as JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Python, or Kotlin Experience with RESTful API design and development Experience deploying to cloud environments (AWS preferred) Understanding of version control systems, particularly GitHub Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases Familiarity with modern frontend build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, npm, yarn) Experience with React, including React Native for mobile app development, preferred Experience with Palantir Foundry platform, preferred Experience in Android or iOS development, preferred Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Plotly, Chart.js), preferred Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, preferred Experience with Spring framework, preferred Working knowledge of Lean, User Centered Design, and Agile methodologies Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams Growth mindset – Aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies Empathy – Kindness and empathy when building software for end users Pride – Takes pride in engineering excellence and quality craftsmanship Customer obsession – Obsessed with the end user experience of products Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a balanced, multi-disciplinary team Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and improvement

What You’ll Get:

Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental    Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision plan options Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program for employees & family Educational Reimbursement & Discounts Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more