Semantic Data Architect (Ontology Engineer)

1dea is a recruitment consulting company providing IT talent acquisition services for its clients. It has been operating in the Polish market for over 8 years and is gradually expanding its services to Western European markets.

• 3+ years of commercial experience in ontology engineering, semantic modeling, or knowledge representation
• Proficient knowledge of semantic web standards: RDF/RDFS, OWL, SPARQL, SHACL
• Experience translating business and domain requirements into advanced semantic or information models
• Deep understanding of metadata management, controlled vocabularies, and data interoperability
• Ability to work with diverse data sources and communicate effectively with both technical and business partners
• English language proficiency at B2+ level

Nice to have:

• Experience in Life Sciences (biology, chemistry, pharma R&D)
• Knowledge of ontology design patterns and architectural trade-offs
• Understanding and practical knowledge of FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
• Experience with CMC environments, scientific data capture systems, or ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook) systems
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Agile/Scrum project delivery methodologies

• Designing, developing, and maintaining stable ontologies, semantic models, and controlled vocabularies
• Defining and implementing mappings between raw source data and concepts in ontological structures
• Close collaboration with domain experts
• Evaluating and integrating external existing ontologies where project-justified
• Active participation in governance processes
• Supporting integration of semantic models with knowledge graphs, metadata management platforms, and data products
• Ensuring semantic consistency, interoperability, and reusability of data models across different domains