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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