Linked-Data Specialist

ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp
Glasgow
1 year ago
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Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Build Data-Driven Solutions with Real ImpactJoin a growing organization developing cutting-edge data marketplaces.Work remotely with a collaborative, forward-thinking team.Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and flexible working arrangements.Are you passionate about solving real-world challenges with data? We’re looking for talented Linked-Data Engineers to join a rapidly growing team delivering impactful, data-driven solutions for public and private sector clients.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be involved in different areas from designing innovative data marketplaces to leveraging semantic technologies, you’ll help create scalable, cutting-edge systems that unlock the true potential of shared data.As a Linked-Data Engineer, you’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and implement advanced linked-data solutions. Your role will include leveraging semantic web technologies to create innovative data solutions as well as collaborating in an agile environment to develop scalable, efficient systems.You’ll be involved in engaging with stakeholders to communicate the value of linked data and guide them through the implementation process, so will be a confident presenter working to support the development of data marketplaces and self-serve linked data capabilities.What Experience You’ll Need to ApplyWe’re seeking candidates with varying levels of experience:Essential:Experience working with these tools, in a commercial environment: RDF, RDFS, SPARQL, OWL, JSON-LDCommon RDF vocabularies and ontologies (e.g., SKOS, FOAF, Schema.org)Familiarity with modern software development practices, including agile, automated testing, and CI/CDExperience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure (or AWS/Google Cloud)Strong API development and usage skillsDesired:Familiarity with newer technologies like RDF* and SHACLKnowledge of C# or willing to use this moving forwardExperience with geospatial data and linked data integrationWhat You’ll Get in ReturnFor the Mid-Level role they’re offering a salary of up to £60,000, and for more Senior candidates they’re offering a salary of up to £100,000, which would be dependent on experience and aligning with the role requirements.They also offer a strong pension scheme, medical insurance, additional health benefits as well as lots more perks. They’re also flexible and offer remote-first working, but we do require a UK based candidate for the occasional in-person meeting to a client-site.What’s Next?Apply now with your updated resume, and we’ll review your application as soon as possible. For any questions, feel free to ping Tegan an email!

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