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. Let op: vacaturefraude Helaas komt vacaturefraude steeds vaker voor. We waarschuwen je voor mogelijke misleiding: * Wij zullen nooit via WhatsApp of in een videogesprek vragen om jouw persoonlijke gegevens (zoals een kopie van je ID, bankgegevens of BSN). * Twijfel je over de echtheid van een vacature of contactpersoon? Neem dan altijd rechtstreeks contact met ons op via de officiële contactgegevens op onze website. Important: job fraud Unfortunately, job fraud is becoming more common. Beware of such scams: * We will never ask for personal information (such as a copy of your ID, bank details, or social security number) via WhatsApp or during a video call. * If you're unsure whether a vacancy or contact person is legitimate, please reach out to us directly using the official contact details on our website.