Semantic Software Engineer (77379-1)

head-huntress.com•Louisville, TN

18d

About The Position

This role focuses on designing and developing semantic-enabled software components and services. The engineer will implement solutions that leverage ontologies, knowledge models, and semantic metadata, integrating these with existing systems and platforms. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining semantic data processing logic, ensuring semantic consistency, and collaborating with various stakeholders to translate semantic models into functional solutions. The position requires adherence to software engineering best practices and participation in agile development processes.

Requirements

Strong understanding of software development principles and SDLC
Hands-on experience working with structured data models and metadata-driven systems
Experience integrating semantic models with backend services or APIs
Familiarity with ontology-driven or standards-based data representations
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
Ability to collaborate with both technical and domain stakeholders
Experience working in agile development projects and sprint deliver

Responsibilities

Design and develop semantic-enabled software components and services
Implement solutions that leverage ontologies, knowledge models, and semantic metadata
Integrate semantic layers with APIs, backend services, and data platforms
Develop and maintain semantic data processing and validation logic
Collaborate with ontologists, architects, and domain experts to translate semantic models into cutable solutions
Support semantic interoperability across systems and platforms
Ensure semantic consistency across data ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to semantic data interpretation and integration
Follow software engineering best practices for coding, testing, and documentation