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Junior Data Engineer
Academic Work Switzerland SAfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
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Junior Data Engineer (graph modeling) <br>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 <br>Junior Data Engineer (graph modeling) <br>About the role <br>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. <br>Work tasks <br>1\. Design and implement graph data models: Define entities, relationships, and graph schemas to support knowledge graph use cases and retrieval. <br>2\. Develop and optimize Neo4j\-based solutions: Build and refine graph queries, data ingestion logic, and relationship structures supporting knowledge graph construction. <br>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. <br>We are looking for <br>Must Haves: <br>Experience with Graph Modeling (1\-2 years) <br>Basic understanding of AI\-driven workflows and semantic search <br>Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Business Informatics <br>English fluent <br>It is meritorious if you have <br>Experience with Databricks or Azure environments <br>Previous experience in a project\-based IT delivery environment <br>Knowledge in German language <br>Experience in Neo4J <br>Personality <br>You are solution oriented <br>You are ready to take responsibility <br>You are proactive and like to work within a team <br>You have a strong business mindset <br>What's in for you <br>60% Remote work <br>A structured onboarding process and dedicated mentorship from senior experts to help you grow <br>Central Office with a great view:) <br>Our recruitment process <br>This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client's wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. <br>Our selection process is continuous and the advert 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. jpidee26509jm jit0832jm jiy26jm
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