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# Wikidata Platform Backend Migration Specialist

- **Company:** Cobee By Pluxee
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Integrity, Data Systems, SPARQL, Backend, Data Management
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

Requirements:Hands-on experience with SPARQL 1.1 and working with large or complex RDF datasets.Background in data platform migrations or deprecating legacy APIs.Ability to understand, refactor, and optimize real-world queries authored by others.Comfort working with incomplete information and evolving technical requirements.Strong written communication skills for both technical documentation and community support.Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across time zones.Nice-to-have: familiarity with structured data platforms, experience supporting developer/researcher communities, or designing lightweight analysis tools for query patterns.Benefits:Competitive, equitable compensation based on skills, experience, and location.Flexible, fully remote work environment with collaboration across international time zones.Opportunities to directly impact a globally significant open knowledge platform.Exposure to a collaborative, international, and

## Description

Inscribirse en esta oferta This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Wikidata Platform Backend Migration Specialist in Spain.We are seeking a skilled Backend Migration Specialist to support a critical platform migration for a globally used structured data system. In this role, you will help ensure a smooth transition from a legacy backend to a modern, standards-compliant system. You will work closely with technical teams and user communities to analyze, rewrite, and document queries, minimizing disruption and maintaining high data integrity. This is a remote-first position requiring coordination across time zones, offering a mix of independent problem-solving and collaborative support. The role combines technical expertise with clear communication, providing a unique opportunity to impact a widely used data platform.Accountabilities:

 + Analyze existing queries to identify dependencies on legacy backend features and non-standard behavior.
 + Support query rewrites and migration efforts to ensure compatibility with the new system.
 + Document canonical patterns, provide guidance to users, and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation.
 + Assist developers, researchers, and community members during the migration process through direct support, office hours, and written guidance.
 + Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to identify recurring issues and propose improvements.
 + Contribute to best practices for writing performant, standards-compliant SPARQL 1.1 queries.


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