Ontology Architect
Dun & Bradstreet
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Design, validate, implement, and manage the knowledge graph and ontology structure within Dun & Bradstreet
- Apply the ontology hands-on in the development of new data supply chains
- Guide the development of the future data architecture, balancing long-term vision with short-term wins
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams and project-based environments to ensure effective and sustainable ontology development
- Ensure data architecture meets compliance requirements for global and local markets
- Integrate mature data governance processes in line with overall data governance strategy
- Communicate and educate internal stakeholders about the purpose and value of the ontology and incorporate feedback
- Work with business stakeholders, tech- and information specialists to deliver knowledge-based solutions and implement a high-tech data management system
Requirements
- Degree in Library Science, Information Systems, Linguistics, other relevant fields, or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role working with ontology and/or taxonomy roles or with large quantities of data (e.g., data scientist, information architect, data analyst)
- Experience and expertise in modeling of data/information
- Ability to dive into very different topics and abstract from the details to identify patterns
- Proven track record of strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient English language skills
- Experience of working with requirements engineering of data (preferred)
- Experience of Data Governance (preferred)
- Familiarity with Semantic Web technologies (RDF/s, OWL, SKOS), query languages (SPARQL) and validation/reasoning standards (SHACL, SPIN) (preferred)
- Knowledge of open-source and/or commercial ontology engineering editors (e.g., Protege) (preferred)
- Master's degree in Library Science, Information Systems, Linguistics or other relevant fields (preferred)
- Passionate, detail-oriented, analytical mindset; able to work independently and collaboratively; strategic thinker with practical execution
