Senior Graph Database/Semantic Data Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Graph Database/Semantic Data Architect (AI): Designing enterprise graph database architectures and semantic data models for a next-generation AI platform with an accent on knowledge graphs, ontology strategy, and data sovereignty. Focus on integrating graph technologies with LLMs, designing scalable data integration patterns, and ensuring secure AI operationalization in regulated environments.

Location: Must be based in Canada (candidates from Alberta, specifically Calgary or Edmonton, are strongly preferred)

Company

Custom software development company providing high-end software engineering services and innovation partnerships since 1991.

What you will do

• Design enterprise graph database architecture and semantic data models.
• Define ontology strategy and knowledge graph structure.
• Lead architecture decisions regarding 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.
• Mentor engineering teams and produce architecture documentation and technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Enterprise Data Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing Graph Database solutions (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, TigerGraph, Ontotext GraphDB).
• Deep understanding of RDF, OWL, SPARQL, property graph models, semantic web technologies, and ontology design.
• Experience designing enterprise Knowledge Graphs and strong SQL skills.
• Experience integrating graph databases with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) level or higher.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Digital Twin concepts.
• Experience collaborating with AI/ML teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct and close cooperation with the customer.
• Ability to influence project technologies and work on challenging tasks.
• Professional competence development within a team of experts.
• Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy.