Neo4j Developer(Contract to Hire)

Job Title: Neo4j Developer (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: New York, NY (On-site)
Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Neo4j Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graph database design and development, with hands-on experience in Neo4j and Cypher query language. This role is critical for building and optimizing graph-based solutions to support our data-driven initiatives in the financial domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain graph database models using Neo4j
• Write efficient Cypher queries for data retrieval, transformation, and analytics
• Integrate Neo4j with other enterprise systems and data pipelines
• Optimize performance of graph queries and database structures
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into graph-based solutions
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal standards
• Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices around graph technologies

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Neo4j and Cypher query language
• Strong understanding of graph data modeling and database design principles
• Experience integrating Neo4j with Java, Python, or other programming languages
• Familiarity with graph algorithms and use cases (e.g., fraud detection, recommendation engines, network analysis)
• Strong database and data manipulation skills (SQL, ETL, etc.)
• Experience working in a banking or financial services environment is a plus