Palantir Frontend Developer

Job Family
Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required
None

Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Develop UI components that interact with Palantir Foundry.
• Responsible for the visual design, interactive design and front-end development of the application.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure associated with a product in a way that is attractive and convenient for users.
• Partner with business analysts and user interface development teams to help define product requirements and prototype design solutions. Ensure the design is functional on all browsers, operating systems, and machine configurations required.
• Developing personas and usage scenarios.
• Ensure an accurate translation of your designs to the final product.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps, and screen flows. Translate these into practical output utilizing HTML, CSS/SCSS, TypeScript using React to develop the front-end application.
• Develop user interface prototypes.
• Consult with clients to understand their goals and explaining design decisions.
• Analyze user feedback and activity and iterating to enhance the user experience.
• Conducting usability testing.
• Be a champion for the user to make their product experience simple and enjoyable.

What You Will Need

• BA / BS Degree. Degree can be substituted with 4 additional years of experience.
• Six (6)+ years of software development experience.
• Direct recent working experience developing with Palantir Foundry.
• Experience in designing, prototyping and developing client-side applications for mobile and web applications.
• In-depth understanding of web standards & markup including HTML5 & CSS3, asynchronous request handling, modern security standards, responsive design, etc.
• Direct recent working experience with React.
• Direct recent working experience with both TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Experience with Palantir Blueprint UI toolkit.
• Experience with CSS such as variables and grid.
• Solid experience in using complex REST and GraphQL APIs from client-side.
• Understanding of cross browser/device testing.
• Comfort with an iterative design process based on qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Expert knowledge of UI design principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with build systems such as Gulp, Webpack and Grunt.
• US Citizenship/Green Card Holder required and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others.
• Ability to apply and provide feedback on service operation model and practices.
• Availability to work on West Coast business hours.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Palantir Foundry Application Developer Certification.
• Proven experience mentoring or managing other UI designers.
• Experience with automated UI testing frameworks like Selenium, Protractor, Cypress.
• Experience with W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.