Forward Deployed Engineer
I4C Consulting
About ForgeSight
ForgeSight is the Palantir-focused division of i4C Consulting, a Canadian firm specializing in data, analytics, AI, and digital transformation solutions. We help organizations in both the public and private sectors design, build, and operationalize solutions that turn data into decisions.
ForgeSight leverages i4C’s proven expertise in delivering large-scale technology projects, combining it with specialized capabilities in Palantir Foundry and AIP.
Our team of engineers, architects, and strategists partners with clients to deliver everything from MVPs and pilot use cases to enterprise-wide deployments, optimization, and ongoing support. We are dedicated to helping organizations achieve measurable results and maximize the value of their investments in Palantir technologies.
Your Role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at ForgeSight, you’ll work directly with client teams to deliver meaningful, data-driven solutions using Palantir Foundry and AIP. You’ll be at the intersection of data integration, analytics, and application development, bringing the best of Foundry’s capabilities to life. Your work will help clients unlock insights, automate workflows, and build operational intelligence systems that scale.
Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary by project, but may include:
- Design and build data and model integrations that connect Foundry to diverse data sources and enterprise systems.
- Develop and deploy applications, dashboards, and workflows within Foundry to address real-world client challenges.
- Create and maintain data ontologies and governance frameworks that ensure data consistency, quality, and usability across the platform.
- Advise clients on Foundry best practices, aligning platform architecture to business goals and future needs.
- Collaborate with client and internal teams, including data scientists, developers, and business stakeholders, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Develop APIs, connectors, and reusable components to accelerate solution delivery.
- Document solutions, author platform guidance, and support knowledge sharing.
- Identify and address platform issues, driving continuous improvement in deployments.
- Support service management processes and ensure governance for Foundry environments.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience working with Palantir Foundry and/or AIP.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data science or analytics concepts.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex data and systems landscapes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Experience
- 2+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, full stack development, or similar fields.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience designing data models, ontologies, and platform governance frameworks.
- Exposure to modern DevOps practices, APIs, and integration patterns.
- Experience working with collaborative tools (e.g., GitHub, Atlassian suite, M365).
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify and close gaps independently.
Why ForgeSight
At ForgeSight, you’ll join a tight-knit team focused on delivering outcomes that matter. We offer:
- A chance to work on some of Canada’s most impactful data initiatives.
- A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas and expertise help shape solutions.
- Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Flexible, remote-first work with occasional in-person collaboration as required.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect. Let’s build something transformative together.