Foundry Technical Engineering Lead, Rome, Italy
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Wfp - World Food Programme in Ferrara
JOB TITLE: DOTS (Foundry) Technical Engineering Lead TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultancy (CST 2) UNIT/DIVISION: Technology Division, Global Data Office DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote DURATION: 11 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Technology Division is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. WFP has launched its digital transformation program with a strong focus on utilizing data for better informed decision-making. We have implemented Palantir Foundry, a leading data integration platform to enable solving optimization problems with data at scale, alongside platforms for deep field data collection, visual analytics, and corporate reporting. Under the supervision of the Chief Data Officer, the incumbent will be a key team member in leading the design, implementation,
operation and optimization of engineering services to support WFP HQ and field offices worldwide. In addition, this role will function as the anchor for the team of developers that are currently implementing projects. In this capacity, this role will be responsible for setting the bar and ambition for the rest of the team, ensuring the long-term success of the technical solutions as well as individual growth for members of the team. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Programming & Technical Review and design overall WFP Foundry pipeline structure and architecture * Review all workflow designs and approve budget (relevant to developer and maintenance resources). * Monitor health checks and performance, and assess pipeline changes on a larger scale, including upstream and downstream implications and communicate findings to engineering team * Optimize Resource Management of DOTS (computing and storage) * Own developmen