Senior Graph Database Developer

Analytica; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Training funds

401k match

Job summary

Analytica, based in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Senior Graph Database Developer to lead design, development, and optimization of graph data models and ETL pipelines for a federal program. You will collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders to support large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.

Required are 7+ years in enterprise databases and 4+ years with Cypher, plus strong SQL and data modeling skills. Ability to obtain IRS Public Trust clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise database environments.
• 4+ years of Cypher experience including data modeling and query optimization.
• Strong experience designing and implementing ETL processes for large-scale data environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead graph database development and ETL processes on large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Design, implement, and maintain graph data models aligned with ontological references and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain data structures, schemas, indexes, and relationships to optimize performance and analytics.
• Identify and document entity relationships, referential integrity constraints, and key structures, including tradeoffs between graph and hybrid schemas.
• Collaborate with DBAs, data engineers, and stakeholders to validate data accuracy, formatting, and reliability.
• Document graph models, ETL processes, and scripts per industry best practices and government guidelines.

Skills

Cypher

Graph data modeling

ETL pipelines

SQL

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/CE or related field

Job description

Analytica is seeking a Senior Graph Database Developer to support a highly complex critical federal program requiring advanced graph-based data engineering and analytics capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and optimization of graph data models and associated ETL pipelines, supporting large-scale structured and unstructured datasets. This role requires deep expertise in graph database technologies, data modeling, and ETL processes, as well as the ability to collaborate across technical and stakeholder teams.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. As a core member you’ll work with a diverse team of professionals to solve matters, architect nuisances, and come up with alternatives. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead graph database development and ETL processes on large-scale structured and unstructured datasets
• Design, implement, and maintain graph data models, ensuring alignment with ontological references and business requirements
• Develop and maintain data structures, schemas, indexes, and relationships to optimize performance, scalability, and analytical use cases
• Identify and document entity relationships, referential integrity constraints, and key structures, including analysis of tradeoffs between alternative graph and hybrid schemas
• Collaborate with database administrators, data engineers, and stakeholder teams to validate data accuracy, formatting, and reliability
• Document graph models, ETL processes, and scripts consistent with industry best practices and government guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise database environments
• 4+ years of Cypher experience including data modeling and query optimization
• Strong experience designing and implementing ETL processes for large-scale data environments
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling, including schema design and performance optimization
• Experience supporting federal financial, compliance, regulatory, or tax administration systems is highly preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain an IRS Public Trust clearance (MBI)

technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an establishedSBAsmall businessthat hasbeen recognized byInc. Magazineeach of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growingcompanies in theU.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services.The companyis appraised by theSoftware Engineering Institute (SEI) atCMMI® Maturity Level 3and is anISO 9001:2008 certifiedprovider.