Graph Database Architect

IT America Inc; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is looking for a Graph Database Architect to design and implement scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of OWL/RDF and experience with Azure Cosmos DB. Responsibilities include architecting data models and developing graph-based queries. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall data architecture experience with 3+ years focused on graph database solutions.
• Strong knowledge of OWL / RDF and semantic web standards.
• Proven hands-on experience with graph query languages like Gremlin and Cypher.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement graph database solutions with a focus on ontology modelling.
• Architect and optimize data models for scalability and performance.
• Develop graph-based queries and pipelines using Gremlin, Cypher, and related languages.

Skills

Data architecture experience

OWL/RDF knowledge

Gremlin query language

Cypher query language

Neo4j experience

Azure Cosmos DB

Data modeling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Position : Graph Database Architect

Location : Remote

Duration : Long term contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Graph Database Architect to design, optimize, and implement scalable graph-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in OWL / RDF ontology design, performance optimization, and hands-on experience with leading graph database technologies, particularly within Azure Cosmos DB.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement graph database solutions with a focus on ontology modelling (OWL, RDF).
• Architect and optimize data models for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain graph-based queries and pipelines using Gremlin, Cypher, and related query languages.
• Lead data integration and transformation efforts to support complex R&D, analytics, or business use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into graph-based technical solutions.
• Provide performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization of graph workloads in Azure Cosmos DB.
• Ensure compliance with data security, governance, and industry standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of overall data architecture experience, with at least 3+ years focused on graph database solutions.
• Strong knowledge of OWL / RDF, ontology design, and semantic web standards.
• Proven hands-on experience with Gremlin, Cypher, Neo4j, and other graph query languages.
• Expertise in Azure Cosmos DB (graph API), including deployment, scaling, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, indexing, and query optimization techniques.
• Experience in integrating graph databases with enterprise applications, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to bridge business and technical requirements.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with other cloud data platforms (AWS Neptune, GCP Graph Solutions).
• Knowledge of machine learning or AI applications leveraging graph databases.
• Experience in ontology-driven analytics or semantic data integration.