Senior Linked Data Developer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting agency seeks a Semantic Web Specialist to drive the architecture and implementation of linked data solutions. The ideal candidate is an expert in RDF, SPARQL, and semantic web standards, with the ability to translate domain needs into semantic models. This role includes remote work options and a focus on innovation in data handling.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous annual leave allowance

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Company-funded private healthcare

Personal development and training opportunities

Customizable lifestyle and health options

Everyday savings with retailers and restaurants

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Expert in RDF, RDFS, OWL, SHACL, and semantic web standards.
• Strong ability to translate domain needs into semantic models.
• Experience with federated linked data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Engineer validation schemas aligned with SOSA/SSN standards.
• Develop DCAT3-compliant metadata services and SKOS vocabularies.
• Implement Triple Pattern Fragments for efficient data access.

Skills

RDF, RDFS, OWL, SHACL

SPARQL, SQL

SKOS, DCAT3, SOSA/SSN, Hydra

Tools

FastAPI

Python

Docker

Git

Job description

**Must have active SC Clearance**

Role Overview:

Join us as a Semantic Web Specialist driving the architecture and implementation of cutting-edge linked data solutions. You'll design robust semantic models for environmental observation data, craft SHACL-based validation frameworks, and build scalable services that marry performance with W3C standards. Collaborate with domain experts to transform requirements into RDF models and guide best practices in semantic web compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Engineer validation schemas aligned with SOSA/SSN standards
• Develop DCAT3-compliant metadata services and SKOS vocabularies
• Implement Triple Pattern Fragments for efficient data access
• Optimize semantic models for speed and standards compliance
• Create tools for data harmonization and domain modeling
• Design versioning strategies for evolving vocabularies
• Build Hydra-compliant hypermedia APIs
• Handle geospatial data using WKT and geographic vocabularies
• Write and tune SPARQL queries, integrate SQL-to-RDF pipelines

Deliverables:

• SHACL validation schemas with automated testing
• Semantic models and vocabulary management systems
• DCAT3 metadata services, SKOS vocabularies
• Triple Pattern Fragments and Hydra APIs
• Geospatial processing tools and harmonization workflows
• Optimized SPARQL queries and transformation code
• Technical documentation and architecture guides

Must-Have Skills:

• Expert in RDF, RDFS, OWL, SHACL, and semantic web standards
• Deep knowledge of SKOS, DCAT3, SOSA/SSN, Hydra
• Proficient in SPARQL, SQL, and data validation frameworks
• Strong ability to translate domain needs into semantic models
• Experience with federated linked data architectures

Bonus Points For:

• Triple Pattern Fragments, JSON-LD APIs, performance tuning
• OGC standards and environmental data formats
• FastAPI, Python, Docker, Git, and modern workflows

What We Offer

- Work-life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working options

- Annual Leave: Generous allowance with buy/sell flexibility

- Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

- Healthcare: Company-funded private healthcare via BUPA

- Development: Personal development and training opportunities

- Flexible Benefits: Customizable lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options

- Discounts: Everyday savings with retailers, restaurants, and leisure activities

- Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

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