Job Description: Neo4j SME
Location: Saint Louis, MO/ Dallas (Brillio)/ New York (Brillio)/ Last option is remote
Duration: Long term
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Neo4j Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong expertise in graph database technologies, particularly Neo4j. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Neo4j database design, development, data modelling, migration, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting.
The candidate should be capable of supporting the migration of existing applications/data models to Neo4j and should have a strong understanding of existing/legacy application development, including Portico development knowledge, where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Neo4j SME and provide technical guidance on graph database architecture, design, development, and implementation.
- Design and develop scalable Neo4j graph data models based on complex business and application requirements.
- Develop and optimise Cypher queries for efficient data retrieval and processing.
- Support migration of existing databases and applications to the Neo4j graph database platform.
- Analyse existing data structures and transform relational or legacy data models into appropriate graph-based models.
- Provide technical support for applications transitioning out of legacy or Portico-based development environments.
- Perform Neo4j database performance analysis, query tuning, indexing, and optimisation.
- Design appropriate nodes, relationships, properties, indexes, and constraints.
- Develop data ingestion and integration solutions for loading data into Neo4j.
- Troubleshoot database, application integration, data quality, and performance-related issues.
- Work closely with application developers, data engineers, architects, and business teams to translate functional requirements into graph-based technical solutions.
- Define Neo4j development standards, best practices, reusable components, and technical guidelines.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, solution design, and technical discussions.
- Support production deployments, upgrades, monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
- Provide technical mentoring and knowledge transfer to development and support teams.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, architecture designs, data models, and implementation guidelines.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in database development, data engineering, or related technologies.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Neo4j and graph database concepts.
- Strong knowledge of Cypher Query Language.
- Extensive experience in graph data modelling, including nodes, relationships, properties, indexes, and constraints.
- Experience with Neo4j database administration and performance optimisation.
- Strong understanding of relational and non-relational database concepts.
- Experience migrating data from traditional/legacy databases to Neo4j.
- Knowledge of ETL/data ingestion and database integration techniques.
- Experience integrating Neo4j with enterprise applications and APIs.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as a technical SME and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with existing/legacy application development environments.
- Portico development knowledge would be an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- Experience with large-scale graph datasets and high-performance database environments.
- Knowledge of data migration, modernisation, and application transformation programmes.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Key Competencies
- Neo4j & Graph Database Expertise
- Graph Data Modelling
- Cypher Query Development
- Database Migration & Modernisation
- Performance Tuning & Optimisation
- Legacy Application Understanding
- Data Integration
- Technical Architecture
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
