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

  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

  • 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