Linked Open Data Technical Architect - FTC in York

Energy Jobline ZR; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking a Linked Open Data Technical Architect for a hybrid role in York. This 6-month fixed-term contract involves designing knowledge graphs for archaeology and heritage, maintaining Graph databases, and optimizing query performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Semantic Web technologies, experience with Graph databases, and proficiency in programming. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with implementing and managing a Graph database.
• Installation and maintenance of search and analytics engines.
• Developing SPARQL and API queries.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with taxonomies, ontologies, and controlled vocabularies.
• Competency in programming languages (JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, Python, Java).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a knowledge graph for archaeology and heritage.
• Deploy knowledge graph pipeline software.
• Maintain a Graph database for international heritage data portals.
• Collaborate with development teams for database maintenance.
• Optimize query performance and implement indexing strategies.
• Act as Technical lead for Linked Open Data projects.

Skills

Semantic Web technologies (RDF/s, OWL)

SPARQL

Software architectures

Modern web application development

High availability IT systems

GDPR compliance

HTTP and APIs

Tools

Graph database

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Docker

Git

Job description

Job Description

We have an urgent requirement for a Linked Open Data Technical Architect on an initial 6 month FTC. The role is a rolling fixed term contract which could run until August 2029. This role is hybrid working with at least 1 day a week onsite in York.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• To design to design and develop a knowledge graph for archaeology and heritage and conservation science.
• To design and deploy knowledge graph pipeline software.
• To install and maintain a Graph database to underpin and international heritage and heritage science data portals.
• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain knowledge graph databases for intelligence analysis purposes.
• Develop data models and ontologies to represent entities, relationships, and attributes within the knowledge graph.
• Optimise query performance and implement indexing strategies to enhance database retrieval and analysis capabilities.
• To act as Technical lead for Linked Open Data projects and liaise with external partners to ensure the project(s) is completed to quality & timescales.

Essential Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Semantic Web technologies (RDF/s, OWL), query (SPARQL) and validation/reasoning approaches and standards
• Software architectures (microservices vs monoliths etc.)
• Modern web application development
• Supporting high availability IT systems
• Design and operation of IT systems in relation to GDPR
• Solid knowledge of HTTP and APIs

Essential Experience

• Implementation and management of a Graph database
• Installing and maintaining a search and analytics engine (Elasticsearch/OpenSearch)
• Developing SPARQL and API queries
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems as well as software development and deployment tools, eg, Docker, Git
• Experience working with taxonomies, ontologies, and controlled vocabularies
• Competency in programming such as JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, Python or Java

LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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