Job Description

Job Title: Graph Lead Developer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA/ Cleveland, OH/ Dallas, TX (3 days onsite in a week- hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced Graph Lead Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of graph-based solutions across our data and application platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in graph databases , graph query languages , and data modeling , and has led technical teams delivering knowledge graphs , semantic solutions , or Labeled Property Graph systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and development of scalable graph-based applications using technologies like Neo4j , AWS Neptune , or TigerGraph
• Design and implement graph data models that represent complex relationships across domains (RDF/OWL or Property Graph)
• Define and optimize graph queries using Cypher , SPARQL , or Gremlin
• Collaborate with enterprise data architects and business stakeholders to identify graph-based use cases
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge in graph theory, data modeling, and performance optimization
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and performance best practices
• Integrate graph solutions with existing data lakes , ETL pipelines , and APIs
• Lead code reviews, set development standards, and ensure quality assurance

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software or data engineering, with 3+ years focused on graph database technologies
• Expertise in Neo4j , SPARQL/RDF , Gremlin , or other graph platforms
• Solid experience in graph data modeling , ontology design , and semantic data processing
• Strong programming skills in Java , Python , or Scala
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines , containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) , and cloud platforms like AWS , Azure , or GCP
• Proven leadership in technical delivery , team collaboration , and cross-functional project execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with knowledge graphs , NLP pipeline integration , or entity resolution
• Familiarity with Linked Data principles , SHACL , or semantic web standards
• Prior experience in domains such as finance , healthcare , e-commerce , or cybersecurity
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Neo4j or AWS Neptune certification
• Contributions to graph technology communities or open-source projects
• Familiarity with GraphQL over graph datasets

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