Wikidata Platform Tech Lead

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C++ Data Engineering Docker Docker/kubernetes Java Kafka Product Management Spark

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a collaborative and visionary Technical Lead to guide the development and evolution of the Wikidata Query Platform. In this remote role, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of one of the world's largest open linked databases, impacting billions of users and supporting knowledge sharing across more than 300 languages. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, affiliate organizations, and a global community to ensure reliable, scalable, and sustainable access to structured data for a wide variety of users.

Job Overview
  • Lead the technical vision and architecture for Wikidata’s query platform.
  • Collaborate with global teams and affiliate partners to deliver stable and scalable data solutions.
  • Support the mission of free and open knowledge by optimizing data access for contributors and users worldwide.
  • Operate within an open-source, multi-technology environment to improve and scale the platform.
  • Work remotely with flexibility, with occasional travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure stability, performance, and scalability of the Wikidata Query Service (WDQS) and associated data pipelines.
  • Design and implement innovative query methods, APIs, and indexing strategies to optimize graph search capabilities.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver iterative platform improvements.
  • Stay abreast of advancements in structured knowledge technologies and propose forward-thinking solutions.
  • Develop best practices for platform usage and perform data analysis to uncover insights and inform future development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience building and scaling API-driven data platform products for technical audiences.
  • 4+ years of hands-on data engineering with production deployments at scale.
  • Expertise in database and knowledge graph representation technologies and standards.
  • Proficiency in Java, C++, or similar languages for database interaction.
  • Experience with scalable data processing frameworks such as Spark, Kafka, or Flink.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional outcomes.
  • Experience with privacy-sensitive data and security best practices in database query services.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
  • Commitment to open source, open data, or open knowledge communities is highly valued.
  • Curiosity, resilience, and a passion for continuous learning and mentoring others.

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Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: 12.0 Months

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