Forward Deployed Engineer - Data and AI Applications
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-KJ486
- Discipline
- Data engineer
- Region
- Basel-City, Basel (BS)
- Client
- Pharmaceutical research
- Advertised on
- 14.10.2026
You embed with domain teams to turn data and research problems into working applications, building end-to-end solutions on a data platform from prototype through production.
Your tasks
- Embed with domain teams to define success criteria and translate needs into shipped capabilities
- Design and implement data pipelines, transformations and ontology alignment on the platform
- Build user-facing applications and integrate with upstream and downstream systems
- Define data quality checks and document assumptions and limitations
- Support deployment, monitoring and ongoing improvement of production applications
- Partner with product managers, data scientists and governance teams to align scope and standards
- Create reusable templates and components to accelerate future deliveries
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in biomedical research, bioengineering, bioinformatics or related domain
- Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry building pipelines, ontology, applications and access controls
- Experience delivering software, data or analytics products in a fast-paced, user-facing environment
- Strong programming skills across data and application layers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Conditions
- Workload: 100 %
- Work model: Hybrid
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- Hybrid work, 3 days per week in the office
- 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
Technologies
- Palantir Foundry
- Python
- R
- SQL
How to apply
You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.