Junior Data Engineer
Academic Work Switzerland SA
Zürich
Zürich, ZH, CH
Join a team to design graph-based knowledge structures.
Details
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
- Design and implement graph data models: Define entities, relationships, and graph schemas to support knowledge graph use cases and retrieval.
- Develop and optimize Neo4j-based solutions: Build and refine graph queries, data ingestion logic, and relationship structures supporting knowledge graph construction.
- 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
- Advanced knowledge of Graph Modeling
- Basic understanding of AI-driven workflows and semantic search
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Business Informatics
- Proactive and self-driven approach to technical problem-solving
- Proficiency in English
It is meritorious if you have
- Good knowledge of Neo4j
- Experience with Databricks or Azure environments
- Previous experience in a project-based IT delivery environment
Personality
- You are solution oriented
- You are ready to take responsibility
- You are proactive and like to work within a team
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 :)
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Posted here on 22/06/2026