Linked Open Data Specialist

Keystone Solutions; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 101 000 - 166 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Keystone Solutions is seeking a Linked Open Data Specialist to lead the transformation of BelgoNyms data into Linked Open Data on client site. You will collaborate with domain experts and data specialists to deliver a robust conceptual and semantic model, align with vocabularies, and define governance for identifiers.

The role covers architecture, interconnection with reference data sources, and a multi-phase roadmap to ensure sustainable interoperable data publication.

Qualifications

• Conceptual and Semantic Modeling – confirmed, 1–3 years exposure.
• Facilitating workshops and defining business requirements.
• GeoSPARQL/INSPIRE/geographical data – junior level.
• Interoperability and alignment of standards – confirmed, 1–3 years.
• Knowledge Graphs – confirmed, 1–3 years.
• Linked Open Data (LOD) – confirmed, this year.
• Ontology Design – confirmed, 1–3 years.
• RDF, OWL, SKOS, SPARQL – confirmed, 1–3 years.
• URI/IRI Governance – confirmed, 1–3 years.

Responsabilités

• Conduct a strategic and technical study to prepare LOD transformation of BelgoNyms data.
• Conceptual Modeling: analyze data, identify entities, and produce a documented model.
• Semantic Modeling: identify ontologies, align vocabularies, and define semantic model.
• Use Cases: identify stakeholders, facilitate workshops, prioritize use cases.
• Reference Data: identify external data, evaluate alignment, interconnect with Wikidata/GeoNames/INSPIRE.
• Governance of Identifiers: define governance for URIs/IRIs and naming rules.
• Architecture & Technologies: evaluate RDF tools, data publication/storage, propose a target architecture.
• Roadmap: define phases, dependencies, risks, and final recommendations.

Connaissances

Conceptual Modeling

Semantic Modeling

Facilitating Workshops

Geospatial Data

Interoperability Standards

Knowledge Graphs

Linked Open Data

Ontology Design

URIs & IRIs

RDF/OWL/SKOS/SPARQL

Outils

RDF tooling

SPARQL Engines

OWL Editors

Description du poste

Mission Overview:

Keystone Solutions is seeking a Linked Open Data Specialist for a consultancy mission at a client site. The consultant will work closely with domain experts and data specialists to prepare the transformation of BelgoNyms data into Linked Open Data (LOD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a strategic and technical study to prepare the transformation of BelgoNyms data into Linked Open Data.
• Conceptual Modeling:
  • Analyze BelgoNyms data and its structure.
  • Identify business entities, attributes, and relationships.
  • Produce a documented conceptual model.
  • Create necessary diagrams and graphical representations (UML, RDF, or equivalent).
• Semantic Modeling:
  • Identify relevant ontologies and vocabularies.
  • Evaluate existing standards.
  • Align the business model with selected vocabularies.
  • Identify necessary semantic extensions.
  • Define a target semantic model.
• Use Cases and Business Needs:
  • Identify stakeholders.
  • Facilitate workshops.
  • Inventory and prioritize use cases.
  • Define competency questions to validate the model.
• Reference Data and Interconnection:
  • Identify relevant external reference data.
  • Evaluate alignment possibilities with reference sources.
  • Identify interconnection opportunities with reference data sources such as Wikidata, GeoNames, or INSPIRE.
  • Formulate interoperability recommendations.
• Governance of Identifiers:
  • Define a governance strategy for URIs/IRIs.
  • Recommend mechanisms to ensure the stability and sustainability of identifiers.
  • Define naming conventions and management rules.
• Architecture and Technologies:
  • Evaluate RDF modeling and transformation tools.
  • Evaluate solutions for data publication and storage.
  • Propose a target architecture.
  • Recommend the most suitable tools for the client's context.
• Roadmap:
  • Define implementation phases.
  • Identify dependencies and risks.
  • Establish indicative planning.
  • Formulate final recommendations.

As a consultant at Keystone Solutions, you will engage in dynamic projects that offer diverse challenges across various client environments. This role provides turbo-charged learning opportunities and supports your skyrocketing ambition for career growth. Being a

Duration:

As soon as possible - 29/01/2027 5 months (part time 2/5)

Skills required:

• Conceptual and Semantic Modeling - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
• Facilitating workshops and defining business requirements - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: Any time
• GeoSPARQL/INSPIRE/geographical data - Level: Junior - Most recent: Any time
• Interoperability and alignment of standards - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
• Knowledge Graphs - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
• Linked Open Data (LOD) - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: This year
• Ontology Design - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
• RDF, OWL, SKOS, SPARQL - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
• URI/IRI Governance - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago

Language requirements:

Dutch or French
Level Active knowledge
English
Level Passive knowledge