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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Neo 4J Software Development Lead - **Company:** Lorven Technologies Inc - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Query Languages, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Entity Relationship Models, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Github, Graph Database, JSON, Meta-Data Management, Neo4j, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Recommender Systems, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, SPARQL, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cloud Platform System, Database Optimization, Spring-boot, Caching, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Data Management, Api Design, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us287a4d146ba961e41d100d69f72ddbe5 ## About the Role * At least 8+ years of overall experience in designing and developing Neo4j-based Knowledge Graph and graph data solutions using enterprise integration and distributed architectures. * Hands-on experience working with Neo4j, Cypher Query Language, APOC procedures, GraphQL, RDF/SPARQL concepts, and semantic data modeling for connected data platforms. * Strong experience in building and managing teams with expertise in Knowledge Graphs, including ontology modelling, metadata management, graph schema design, entity relationship mapping, and graph traversal optimization. * Hands-on experience integrating Neo4j with modern technologies such as Microservices, Kafka, REST APIs, Spring Boot, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and cloud-native platforms. * Experience implementing Graph Data Science (GDS) algorithms including pathfinding, similarity analysis, recommendation engines, community detection, and network analytics. * Good to have hands-on experience integrating Knowledge Graphs with AI/ML and Generative AI frameworks, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic search, vector embeddings, and intelligent recommendation systems. * Experience in building scalable and containerized graph applications using Docker, OpenShift Containers, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines. * Strong understanding of graph database performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, clustering, and high-availability deployment architectures in Neo4j. * Experience working in Agile development environments with strong collaboration, technical leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills. Skills: Agile Apache Kafka Cloud Computing DevOps GraphQL JSON (WS) Neo4J XML ## Description Neo 4J Software Development Lead to join our Applications Development and Maintenance team, supporting our client which is a large Client, working in an advanced technology environment., * As a Neo4J Lead, you will be responsible for development, support, maintenance, and implementation of enterprise-grade graph data models in Neo4j, ensuring scalability, consistency, and alignment with business domains such as customer 360, fraud detection, supply chain, or knowledge graphs. * Design and implement Neo4j architecture models including clustering, indexing strategies, query optimization, caching, and high-availability deployments to support large-scale graph workloads and real-time analytics. * Establish standards and best practices for Cypher queries, GraphQL integrations, APOC procedures, and API design to ensure maintainability, security, and performance across engineering teams. * Drive adoption of Graph Data Science (GDS) capabilities for recommendations, pathfinding, community detection, and AI-powered insights by collaborating with data science and AI engineering teams. * Analyzing user requirements, and defines technical project scope and assumptions for assigned tasks. * Creating technical designs for new systems, and/or modifications to existing systems. * Translating detailed requirements into functional system designs. * Prioritizing work, meeting deadline and also establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, project team members, supervisors, and employees from other departments. * Integrate Neo4jwith cloud-nativ e platforms , streaming systems (Kafka), vector databases, and enterprise data lakes to support hybrid architectures and next-generation intelligent applications. * Partner with business leaders, enterprise architects, and product owners to identify new graph-based use cases, evaluate emerging technologies, and align Neo4j initiatives with digital transformation goals. ## Related Videos - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Graphs and RAGs Everywhere... 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