Ontology/ECC Solution Architect - Remote

Company Overview NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking an Ontology/ECC Solution Architect to join our team in Detroit, Michigan (US-MI), United States (US).Job Description Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Ontology/ECC Solution Architect with at least 15 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, semantic technologies, and distributed systems. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise knowledge systems using Fluree or similar blockchain-backed semantic databases and Akka (distributed actor‐based toolkit), creating robust, scalable, and context‐aware data solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture & Leadership Key Responsibilities:Define and implement enterprise ontology/ECC solution architecture, integrating Fluree or similar semantic databases with Akka-powered distributed systems.Oversee the design and implementation of ontologies, semantic data models, and knowledge graphs that support business intelligence and data governance.Lead the development of ECC (Enterprise Content and Context) frameworks to ensure secure, context‐rich, and compliant data ecosystems.Core Skills:Experience in designing and implementing enterprise solution architectures.Strong skills in semantic data modeling for business applications.Practical experience with Fluree or similar semantic databases.Hands‐on experience with Akka (Scala/Java) for building distributed systems.Capability to design and lead ECC framework implementations.Ability to develop and manage knowledge graph solutions for enterprise use.Secondary Skills:Familiarity with cloud architectures such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Understanding of blockchain concepts and how they apply to data solutions.Experience leading teams in Agile or Scrum environments.Ability to produce technical documentation and architectural blueprints.Strong presentation and communication skills with technical and non‐technical stakeholders.Semantic Modeling & ECC Frameworks Key Responsibilities:Lead the modeling and extension of ontologies using OWL, RDF, or RDFS to represent enterprise knowledge and contextual relationships.Implement ECC models that support data provenance, lineage, access control, and regulatory compliance.Utilize Fluree or similar blockchain and semantic features to ensure data integrity, traceability, and auditability.Core Skills:Hands‐on experience with ontology engineering using OWL, RDF, or RDFS.Skilled in designing and implementing ECC models for enterprise applications.Can design and manage systems for data provenance and lineage.Proficient in semantic reasoning and inference techniques.Knowledge of access control and data security practices.Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements relevant to enterprise data.Secondary Skills:Can manage taxonomies and metadata for business and technical use cases.Familiar with data stewardship practices.Understanding of standards for knowledge representation.Ability to support change management processes related to data and ontologies.Can automate workflows for semantic data processes.Distributed Systems & Integration Key Responsibilities:Oversee the development and integration of Akka‐based microservices, actors, and event‐driven architectures that interact with Fluree or similar databases.Design and implement data pipelines for semantic data ingestion, transformation, enrichment, and querying.Set standards for system resiliency, high availability, and distributed performance.Core Skills:Experience designing distributed systems using Akka.Proficient in developing microservices architectures.Can build data pipelines for semantic data processing.Familiar with event‐driven architectures.Can optimize systems for resiliency, availability, and performance.Secondary Skills:Can design and implement APIs using REST or GraphQL.Experience with messaging protocols such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Comfortable integrating systems with CI/CD pipelines.Can monitor and maintain distributed system performance.Standards, Best Practices & Governance Key Responsibilities:Promote industry standards such as SHACL, OWL, RDF, SPARQL, and W3C for semantic web, ontology engineering, and ECC.Establish and enforce architectural guidelines, modeling best practices, and governance policies.Maintain thorough documentation of architectures, integration patterns, and operational procedures.Core Skills:Knowledgeable about semantic web standards including OWL, RDF, and SPARQL.Can develop and enforce architectural and governance policies.Ability to establish best practices for semantic modeling and ECC frameworks.Can create and maintain detailed technical documentation.Comfortable sharing knowledge and best practices with teams.Secondary Skills:Can align semantic solutions with industry standards such as ISO or W3C.Engage with professional communities and support team training.Facilitate workshops and internal training sessions.Experience with internal auditing and quality assurance processes.Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management Key Responsibilities:Act as a subject matter expert to influence enterprise data strategy and semantic architecture roadmaps.Collaborate with stakeholders, business leaders, and domain experts to align technology solutions with organizational goals.Mentor and support internal teams in semantic technologies, Fluree or similar databases, Akka, and knowledge engineering.Core Skills:Track record of strategic leadership in technology and solution architecture.Effective engagement and stakeholder management at all levels.Experience mentoring and developing technical teams.Skilled in cross‐functional collaboration.Ability to develop and maintain technology roadmaps.Secondary Skills:Effective at supporting organizational change and advocating new approaches.Ability to manage relationships with vendors and partners.Resolve conflicts and build consensus within teams.Experience with resource planning and performance management.Required QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.At least 15 years of hands‐on experience in solution architecture, semantic technologies, or related domains.5+ years experience designing, implementing, and governing ontologies and semantic frameworks using OWL, RDF, or RDFS.6 months practical experience with Fluree or similar blockchain‐backed semantic or graph databases.6+ years advanced proficiency with Akka (Scala/Java) for distributed, actor‐based systems.7+ years experience with ECC frameworks, enterprise data governance, and context‐aware systems.5+ proficiency with SPARQL, semantic queries, graph reasoning, and data integration.12+ demonstrated leadership delivering large‐scale, enterprise‐grade semantic solutions.Strong communication and team leadership skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.Background in blockchain, data provenance, and digital audit trails.Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud‐native architectures.Participation in semantic web, ontology, or open‐source knowledge communities.Tools & TechnologiesFluree or similar semantic/graph databaseAkka (Scala/Java)OWL, RDF, SPARQLREST/GraphQL APIsDocker/KubernetesSHACLGit, CI/CD toolsAbout NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75 % of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start‐up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.Visit us at us.nttdata.comAccessibility & Accommodation Requests NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Equal Opportunity Employment NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.Compensation Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is$55.46 to $128.38 . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.Benefits This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short‐and long‐term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr