Senior Graph Database/Semantic Data Architect

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Hiring Remotely in Canada
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Software • Analytics • Consulting • Cybersecurity • App development
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The Role
Design and lead enterprise graph database and semantic data architectures, define ontologies and knowledge graph structures, integrate graph systems with cloud platforms, support LLM and AI use cases, run discovery workshops, document architecture, and mentor engineering teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
ELEKS is looking for a Senior Graph Database / Semantic Data Architect in Canada.
Alberta-based candidates are strongly preferred (Calgary or Edmonton). Canada-based candidates will also be considered.
 
ABOUT CLIENT

Our customer is building a next-generation AI platform that enables organizations to securely develop, govern, and operationalize artificial intelligence while ensuring that sensitive data and organizational knowledge remain fully under their control. The platform combines advanced AI capabilities with enterprise-grade governance, security, and data sovereignty to support mission-critical decision-making.

The solution serves government organizations and enterprise customers operating in highly regulated and security-sensitive environments, where reliability, accountability, and trust are essential. The platform supports intelligent decision-making across strategic planning, workforce intelligence, and organizational operations, helping customers leverage AI without compromising security, compliance, or control over their data.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Enterprise Data Engineering
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience designing Graph Database solutions
  • Strong experience with Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, TigerGraph, Ontotext GraphDB or similar graph technologies
  • Deep understanding of RDF, OWL, SPARQL, property graph models, semantic web technologies, and ontology design
  • Experience designing enterprise Knowledge Graphs or Semantic Data Models
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
  • Experience integrating graph databases with modern data platforms and cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Knowledge of Digital Twin concepts is considered a strong advantage
  • Experience collaborating with AI/ML teams
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and architecture documentation skills
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Design enterprise graph database architecture and semantic data models
    • Define ontology strategy and knowledge graph structure
    • Lead architecture decisions around graph technologies and semantic data management
    • Collaborate with AI engineers to support LLM and reasoning use cases
    • Design scalable data integration patterns across structured and unstructured data
    • Define best practices for graph data modeling, governance, and performance
    • Support client discovery sessions and technical workshops
    • Mentor engineering teams on graph technologies
    • Produce architecture documentation and technical roadmaps

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Enterprise Data Engineering
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience designing Graph Database solutions
  • Strong experience with Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, TigerGraph, Ontotext GraphDB or similar graph technologies
  • Deep understanding of RDF, OWL, SPARQL, property graph models, semantic web technologies, and ontology design
  • Experience designing enterprise Knowledge Graphs or Semantic Data Models
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
  • Experience integrating graph databases with modern data platforms and cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Experience collaborating with AI/ML teams
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and architecture documentation skills
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English
  • Knowledge of Digital Twin concepts

ELEKS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ELEKS and has not been reviewed or approved by ELEKS.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Well-being support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package, including mental-health/psychological support and wellness offerings in some locations. Flexible work options (remote-friendly/hybrid and flexible hours) also add day-to-day lifestyle value beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off coverage is described as broad, with paid vacation and sick leave plus additional paid days for life events and the option for unpaid days. Sabbatical-like options are also referenced, suggesting additional flexibility for extended leave in some circumstances.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Long-term rewards include opportunities to buy company shares or convert a yearly bonus into shares. This provides an additional wealth-building path beyond salary for eligible employees.

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The Company
HQ: Istanbul
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

ELEKS is the partner of choice for many of the world's leading enterprises, SMEs and technology challengers. We help businesses elevate their value through custom software development, product design, QA and consultancy services. We deliver high tech innovations to Fortune 500 companies, big enterprises and technology challengers, improving the ways they work and boosting the value they create for the modern world. Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe, the US and UK, provide our clients with a full range of software services. These include dedicated teams, product development, R&D and technology consulting. For more information, please visit: eleks.com

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