Senior Graph Database/Semantic Data Architect

Remote (Canada) hybrid Until 8/26/2026 8+ years exp First posted June 27, 2026 Last posted June 27, 2026
Job description
ELEKS is looking for a Senior Graph Database / Semantic Data Architect in Canada.
Alberta-based candidates are strongly preferred (Calgary or Edmonton). Canada-based candidates will also be considered.
 
ABOUT CLIENT

Our customer is building a next-generation AI platform that enables organizations to securely develop, govern, and operationalize artificial intelligence while ensuring that sensitive data and organizational knowledge remain fully under their control. The platform combines advanced AI capabilities with enterprise-grade governance, security, and data sovereignty to support mission-critical decision-making.

The solution serves government organizations and enterprise customers operating in highly regulated and security-sensitive environments, where reliability, accountability, and trust are essential. The platform supports intelligent decision-making across strategic planning, workforce intelligence, and organizational operations, helping customers leverage AI without compromising security, compliance, or control over their data.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture or Enterprise Data Engineering
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience designing Graph Database solutions
  • Strong experience with Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, TigerGraph, Ontotext GraphDB or similar graph technologies
  • Deep understanding of RDF, OWL, SPARQL, property graph models, semantic web technologies, and ontology design
  • Experience designing enterprise Knowledge Graphs or Semantic Data Models
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
  • Experience integrating graph databases with modern data platforms and cloud environments (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Knowledge of Digital Twin concepts is considered a strong advantage
  • Experience collaborating with AI/ML teams
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and architecture documentation skills
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Design enterprise graph database architecture and semantic data models
    • Define ontology strategy and knowledge graph structure
    • Lead architecture decisions around 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
    • Define best practices for graph data modeling, governance, and performance
    • Support client discovery sessions and technical workshops
    • Mentor engineering teams on graph technologies
    • Produce architecture documentation and technical roadmaps
About this role

Summary

Design enterprise graph architectures, ontologies, and support AI integration in secure environments

Job title

Senior Graph Database/Semantic Data Architect

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Remote in Canada, Alberta preferred, but open to Canada-wide

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Neo4jAmazon NeptuneTigerGraphRDFOWLSPARQLproperty graphsemantic webontology designSQLrelational databasescloud environmentsAWSAzureGCPstakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Digital TwinAI/ML collaborationdata governance

Specializations

graph databasesemantic webontologyknowledge graphsdata models
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Canada

Remote Country