Wikidata Platform Backend Migration Specialist; Position

Employer Industry: Nonprofit Organization (Open Knowledge)

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $85,837
• Fully remote position with flexible work hours
• Opportunity to contribute to the global open knowledge ecosystem
• Engage with diverse communities and support their needs during migration
• Chance to enhance documentation and improve user experience for a wide user base
• Work with a mission-driven organization that values inclusivity and diversity

• Analyze existing Wikidata Query Service (WDQS) queries to identify dependencies on Blaze graph-specific extensions
• Rewrite and document compatible queries for the new backend system
• Conduct heuristic-based analysis to estimate the impact of migration on existing queries
• Provide community support through documented responses and office hours
• Update user-facing and technical documentation to ensure clarity and accuracy during the migration process

• Strong hands-on experience with SPARQL, including SPARQL 1.1
• Experience working with large or complex RDF datasets
• Proven experience with data platform migrations or deprecating legacy APIs
• Exceptional written communication skills, particularly for technical documentation
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders

• Familiarity with Wikidata, WDQS, or Media Wiki-adjacent tooling
• Experience supporting developer or researcher communities
• Background in designing heuristics or lightweight analysis for query usage patterns

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