Data Ontologist _Knowledge Graph; Neo4j

Data Ontologist – Knowledge Graph (Neo4j)

Location Charlotte, NC / Dallas, TX (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type

Contract Experience Required 5+ Years

We are seeking a Data Ontologist with strong expertise in Knowledge Graph design and Neo4j. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing ontologies, building semantic data models, and enabling intelligent data relationships using graph technologies. This role is critical in driving data interoperability, semantic modeling, and AI-ready data ecosystems.

1. Ontology & Knowledge Graph Design

• Design and develop domain ontologies and taxonomies
• Build and maintain knowledge graph frameworks and schemas
• Define entities, relationships, and semantic models

2. Graph Database Development (Neo4j)

• Develop and manage Neo4j graph databases
• Write and optimize Cypher queries
• Model and implement complex relationships across datasets
• Ensure performance and scalability of graph solutions

3. Data Modeling & Integration

• Transform structured and unstructured data into graph-based models
• Integrate data from multiple sources into unified knowledge graphs
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance

4. AI & Semantic Enablement

• Enable AI/ML use cases through knowledge graphs
• Support semantic search, recommendation systems, and data linking
• Collaborate with AI teams for intelligent data solutions