Solutions Architect AFRL - Rome, NY

Stardog; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stardog, the leading Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform, seeks a Solution Architect to deliver technology solutions aligned with business goals. You will design data models, ontologies, and architecture diagrams, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and customers across multiple platforms.

Remote-ready, the role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous learning in Knowledge Graphs. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 7 years experience working with data operations for enterprises, especially supporting RDF, ETL (Nifi), SQL (DB2, Oracle, etc.).
• Active DoD Secret clearance highly desired; US Citizens with ability to obtain Secret clearance will be considered.
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance. Continued employment contingent upon clearance.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift) and development frameworks (microservices, APIs).
• Programming proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash/KSH) and Python
• Familiarity with Machine Learning or Generative AI is highly desirable
• Experience with graph data modeling, particularly RDF for large enterprise environments.
• Experience with Databricks or equivalent data stack is highly desirable
• Basic understanding of software development, systems architecture, and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions based on business requirements and technical needs.
• Support data modeling, ontology design, and schema development based on customer use cases.
• Help in creating architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending technologies and tools that align with project requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, sales engineers, analysts, support engineers, project managers and customer success managers to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Participate in design and technical discussions to gain insights into solution architecture best practices.
• Identify technical challenges with customer SMEs and help troubleshoot during design and implementation phases.
• Support cloud-based implementations on AWS, Azure and GPC.
• Assist in ETL processes, data source integration, and pipeline development to ingest customer data into Stardog’s knowledge graph platform.
• Write and execute SPARQL queries, graph transformations, and data validation scripts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Work with presales engineers to develop POV solutions.
• Continuously learn about new technologies, trends, and best practices in solution architecture and Knowledge Graphs.
• Develop understanding of data modeling and software development methodologies.
• Maintain technical documentation, design diagrams, and implementation guides.

Skills

RDF data modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Cloud platforms

Shell scripting

Python

Machine Learning interest

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

US citizenship eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Nifi

DB2

Oracle

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Databricks

SPARQL

Job description

Stardog, the leading Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform, turns data into knowledge to power more effective digital transformations. Industry leaders including Bosch, NASA, and Raytheon use Stardog to create a flexible data layer that can support countless applications. One of Fast Company’s prestigious Most Innovative Companies, Stardog is a fast-growing venture-backed company with a globally distributed team.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Solution Architect to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering technology solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements. You will work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, project managers, developers, and other architects, to ensure the successful design and implementation of solutions across multiple platforms. You will handle multiple concurrent projects. You need to be comfortable with and have experience working remotely. You must have strong communication skills as much of our interactions will be over email and chat where it is harder to get your point across.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 7 years experience working with data operations for enterprises, especially supporting RDF, ETL (Nifi), SQL (DB2, Oracle, etc.)

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance is highly desired; however, U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance will be considered.

• Clearance Requirement: Position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Continued employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining and maintaining the required clearance level.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, K8S, Docker, Openshift etc) and development frameworks (e.g., microservices, APIs).

• Programming proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash/KSH) and Python

• Familiarity with Machine Learning or Generative AI is highly desirable

• Experience with graph data modeling, particularly in RDF for large enterprise environments.

• Experience with Databricks or equivalent data stack is highly desirable

• Basic understanding of software development, systems architecture, and design patterns.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and grow.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• A keen interest in technology and a passion for solution design and architecture.

• Demonstrated experience working with a cross-functional and geographically dispersed team.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Solution Design:

• Design solutions based on business requirements and technical needs.

• Support data modeling, ontology design, and schema development based on customer use cases.

• Help in creating architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation.

• Assist in evaluating and recommending technologies and tools that align with project requirements.

Collaborate with Teams:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, sales engineers, analysts, support engineers, project managers and customer success managers to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.

• Participate in design and technical discussions to gain insights into solution architecture best practices.

Technical implementation:

• identifying technical challenges and issues with customer SMEs.

• Help troubleshoot problems and find effective solutions during the design and implementation phases.

• Support cloud-based implementations on AWS, Azure and GPC.

• Assist in ETL processes, data source integration, and pipeline development to ingest customer data into the Stardog’s knowledge graph platform.

• Write and execute SPARQL queries, graph transformations, and data validation scripts to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Work closely with presales engineers to develop proof-of-value (POV) solutions.

Learning and Development:

• Continuously learn about new technologies, trends, and best practices in solution architecture and Knowledge Graphs.

• Develop a solid understanding of data modeling and software development methodologies.

Documentation:

• Assist in maintaining technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides.

• Ensure that all documentation is clear, accurate, and up to date.

$125 - $135 a year

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