Semantic Architect

Job Position
The semantic architect will be responsible for designing a federated metadata repository for health care and life sciences. The repository will utilize ISO 11179 ed. 3, ISO 21090, W3C Semantic Web, OMG Model Driven Architecture (MDA), and RM-ODP (a.k.a. ITU-T Rec. X.901-X.904 or ISO/IEC 10746) standards.

Requirements
  • MS in Computer Science or equivalent commercial experience (10-15 years) in database design, UML modeling, metadata standards, knowledge representation, artificial intelligence, Semantic Web standards, OMG MDA, Object-oriented Analysis an Design (OOAD).
  • Demonstrable expertise in a majority of: SQL, RDF, SPARQL, OWL, SWRL, rules (logic, production), XSD, UML (XMI, MOF, profiles), E-R, ISO 11179, ISO 21090, RM-ODP, Ontology Definition Metamodel (ODM).
  • Evidence of activity/innovation in the field (papers, presentations, products, patents, membership in working groups, etc.).
  • Significant experience with most of the following technologies: Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF), RDF triplestores, DL reasoners, rule engines, Protégé.
  • Highly proficient in an object-oriented programming language (Java, C++, .Net).
  • Expertise in Web Application development, Java EE, Servlets, Web Services, Services Oriented Architecture (SOA), ReST, Linked Data
  • Familiarity with HL7 RIM, CDISC SDTM, or BRIDG is a plus.
  • Strong problem solving skills with an aptitude for learning and implementing emerging technologies.
  • Good inter-personal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Some experience in a technical leadership role.

Job Location
This is a full-time position at our office in Herndon, Virginia.

Salary & Benefits
Excellent Base salary and generous benefits that start on first day of employment include: health insurance, dental insurance, education reimbursement and retirement plan which includes 3% contribution by the company irrespective of employee contribution