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Junior Data Engineer

Summary

Build and optimize graph-based knowledge structures using Neo4j to power an AI-driven retrieval system for a live product.

Degree: Done. Next stop: Building the data infrastructure that powers the digital world. Everyone hypes up the front-end, but we know the truth-it's the data pipelines that do the heavy lifting. If you're a fresh Data Engineer hungry for massive scale, it's time to trade textbook theory for petabytes of real-world impact

Junior Data Engineer (graph modeling)

About the role

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will strengthen the technical delivery of an innovative AI project by designing graph-based knowledge structures. You will work within a collaborative team of nine to accelerate the final development phase before the system goes live.

Work tasks

1. Design and implement graph data models:Define entities, relationships, and graph schemas to support knowledge graph use cases and retrieval.

2. Develop and optimize Neo4j-based solutions:Build and refine graph queries, data ingestion logic, and relationship structures supporting knowledge graph construction.

3. Support knowledge graph integration into retrieval layer:Work on entity and relationship extraction and integration with retrieval mechanisms to enable graph-based querying and insights.

We are looking for

Must Haves

  • Experience with Graph Modeling (1-2 years)
  • Basic understanding of AI-driven workflows and semantic search
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Business Informatics
  • English fluent

It is meritorious if you have

  • Experience with Databricks or Azure environments
  • Previous experience in a project-based IT delivery environment
  • Knowledge in German language
  • Experience in Neo4J

Personality

  • You are solution oriented
  • You are ready to take responsibility
  • You are proactive and like to work within a team
  • You have a strong business mindset

What's in for you

  • 60% Remote work
  • A structured onboarding process and dedicated mentorship from senior experts to help you grow
  • Central Office with a great view:)

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

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