Job Description:
Job Title:
Lead Skywise Foundry Developer
Job Description:
Skywise is a revolutionary digital platform for the aviation industry, developed by Airbus in partnership with Palantir. Skywise uses modern, cutting edge technologies to leverage the hidden value of data and to support aviation actors in taking data-driven decisions and optimizing their daily operations. Skywise does so by ingesting over 150,000 data sources daily and organizing them into an universal data model that we call the Skywise Ontology. On top of the Ontology, Skywise provides its customers with access to a vast array of powerful tools that allows them to drill down, explore data, build interactive dashboards and front-ends, perform advanced data analysis using Machine Learning, build predictive models, carry out simulation scenarios across complex models mimicking real-world industrial situations and so much more.
As a Lead Skywise Foundry Developer, you will take full accountability for project success, architecting complex solutions on the Palantir Foundry platform while navigating technical challenges. You will be responsible for defining technical standards, establishing best practices, and enforcing golden rules that ensure the quality of the applications delivered by the team. You will mentor your peers, drive continuous innovation, and shape our technical strategy.
Qualification & Experience:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Overall Experience: 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, data science or software application development
- Skywise Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience on Palantir Foundry
- Experience in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders transnationally
- Past experience in Aviation/manufacturing domain is preferred
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Pyspark, Python, SQL, Javascript, Typescript
- Strong hands-on working experience on Palantir Foundry tools like Code repository, Pipeline builder, Access management, Ontology, Object explorer, Workshop, Templates, Marketplace, Quiver, Slate etc
- Prior working experience on Aircraft sensor data and time series data processing in Skywise preferred
- Ability to implement optimizations at scale on Pyspark or Java-based decoding pipelines in Foundry Code Repositories to translate raw, compressed, or binary formats into clean, structured datasets
- Knowledge and experience of AIP tools on Foundry
- Strong ability in leveraging AI tools in development and operational workflows
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database systems
- Strong understanding of data governance and security aspects
- Knowledge on some of the following products/tools: Git, Confluence, Agility, Jira etc
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
- Prior working knowledge on AWS is an advantage
- Willing to work in CET timezone based on project need
- Strong willingness to continuously learn and explore
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
- Collaborate closely with the Product Owner/Project Leader/Product manager in gathering requirements, managing expectations, and presenting technical deliveries to the business stakeholders
- Partner with the Product Owner/Project Leader to prioritize, groom, and maintain the sprint backlog within an Agile/Scrum framework
- Take ownership of the end-to-end application development by understanding business needs and translating them into clear technical requirements for the development team
- Responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, supporting and operating Skywise (Palantir Foundry) based applications that involve data engineering, data analysis and visualization
- Design comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and end-to-end test cases covering complex data workflows and UI interactions
- Responsible for Continuous Release Management and Continuous Improvement Programs
- Drumbeat and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies in the team
- Log, track and prioritize system defects using Agility or ServiceNow, collaborate closely with developers for rapid resolution
- Perform deep-technology root cause analysis to resolve complex data pipeline and application issues
- Understand complex business processes and the technical architecture of the Airbus application portfolio
- Assess the existing landscape of the applications with respect to technical & functional aspects and align them to the best practices for integration & security
- Define and enforce technical best practices, Golden Rules, and conduct thorough source code auditing
- Drive awareness of relevant Quality and Project management practices and ensure compliance
- Identify and realize new business opportunities by working closely with the relevant stakeholders
Team Mentorship & Stakeholder Management
- Mentor and guide development team members to build robust, easy-to-navigate code bases
- Support the team members in developing competencies needed to deliver the solutions
- Implement knowledge management for the applications managed in the team
- Act as a technical bridge between business requirements and project execution and ensure quality products are delivered
- Build and maintain healthy relationship with all the business stakeholders
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical constraints into clear business impacts
Key Success Metrics:
- Ownership: Take ownership of the project(s) and drive stakeholder engagement and alignment during the entire lifecycle of the project
- On-Time Delivery & Quality: Consistently ensure first-time-right quality and on-time delivery across all project milestones
- Innovation: Deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for data pipeline optimization and performance tuning
- Customer Satisfaction: Maintain customer first mindset through clear communication and proactive engagement
- Agile Mindset: Demonstrate continuous collaboration and an adaptable, Agile approach within distributed teams
This job requires the constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day-to-day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.
The commitment to integrity is supported by your adherence to all internal policies and procedures that govern business activities. Compliance with these policies will also protect Airbus reputation and brand, some of our most strategic and important assets.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus India Private LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, data science, or software application development
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry
- Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across countries or regions
- Strong proficiency in PySpark, Python, SQL, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry tools, including Code Repositories, Pipeline Builder, Access Management, Ontology, Object Explorer, Workshop, Templates, Marketplace, Quiver, and Slate
- Ability to optimize large-scale PySpark or Java-based decoding pipelines and translate raw, compressed, or binary data into structured datasets
- Knowledge of AIP tools on Palantir Foundry and ability to use AI tools in development and operational workflows
- Strong knowledge of SQL, relational database systems, data governance, and security
- Knowledge of Git, Confluence, Agility, Jira, or similar tools
- Experience with aircraft sensor data and time-series data processing in Skywise
- Prior aviation or manufacturing domain experience
- Knowledge of AWS
- Willingness to work in the CET time zone based on project needs
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
Airbus Insights
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
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