Graph Database Engineer
About Elvis Eckardt Recruitment
Graph Database Engineer
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week)
The Opportunity
We are supporting a global technology and consulting organisation delivering large-scale digital transformation and data modernisation programmes for enterprise clients.
As part of continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Graph Database Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on complex knowledge graph, data platform, and cloud transformation initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge graph technologies, modern cloud environments, and large-scale enterprise datasets while collaborating with architects, data engineers, and software development teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimise graph database solutions using technologies such as Neo4j, AWS Neptune, or similar platforms
- Build scalable backend applications using Java and/or Kotlin
- Develop and optimise graph queries using Cypher, SPARQL, and related technologies
- Design data models for complex business domains and interconnected datasets
- Develop and integrate microservices and RESTful APIs
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Improve database performance, reliability, and scalability
- Support large-scale data ingestion and transformation pipelines
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices
Required Experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong hands‑on experience with Java and/or Kotlin development
- Proven expertise with Graph Database technologies including Neo4j, AWS Neptune, or equivalent platforms
- Strong understanding of graph query languages such as Cypher and/or SPARQL
- Experience with data modelling and complex data structures
- Experience designing and implementing Microservices Architectures
- Strong REST API development and integration experience
- Experience working within AWS or other cloud environments
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Amsterdam
- RDF, OWL, or Semantic Web technologies
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Graph algorithms and optimisation techniques
- Experience within enterprise consulting or customer‑facing delivery environments
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale transformation programmes
- Exposure to modern Graph Database and Knowledge Graph technologies
- Collaborative and international engineering environment
- Competitive compensation package
- Hybrid working model based in Amsterdam
Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in engineers who combine strong backend development expertise with deep graph database knowledge and who enjoy solving complex data challenges within large-scale enterprise environments.
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