Graph Data Platform Specialist - Helsinki (Hybrid) - 12 months

Overview

We are seeking a Graph Data Platform Specialist to join a leading organisation within the energy sector. This role focuses on the design, development, and operational management of a graph-based data platform that supports engineering and lifecycle data processes across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining graph database environments, developing APIs and data services, and supporting business initiatives through advanced data modelling and platform engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Engineering & Operations

• Maintain and support enterprise graph database environments across multiple deployments.
• Perform platform upgrades, patching activities, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
• Ensure platform reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Support deployment and operation of services running in cloud-native environments.

Data Modelling & Knowledge Graph Development

• Design, maintain, and improve graph data models that support business and engineering processes.
• Create and optimise complex graph database queries to meet business requirements.
• Manage indexes, constraints, and model refactoring activities.
• Support the development of enterprise knowledge graph capabilities.

API & Solution Development

• Develop and maintain GraphQL-based services and integrations.
• Build data services and applications using Python and modern cloud technologies.
• Support automated documentation generation and metadata management activities.
• Ensure solutions follow established development and architectural standards.

Business Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Provide expertise on information architecture and graph data modelling.
• Contribute to solution design within wider digital transformation initiatives.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Mandatory experience working within the Energy sector.
• Proven experience in software development and data engineering.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and data modelling methodologies.
• Experience with GraphQL development and API design.
• Exposure to graph database technologies; Neo4j experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working with AWS or comparable cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containerised applications, or serverless architectures.
• Practical understanding of DevOps principles and Agile ways of working.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• Analytical and structured in their approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working with complex data landscapes and interconnected systems.
• Capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

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