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Company Name: Capital One

Job Ad: Director, Ontology and Data Modeling Are you passionate about developing innovative solutions using semantic technology? Do you have experience in data modeling and ontology? Capital One is seeking a Director of Ontology and Data Modeling to join our team! In this role, your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and maintain enterprise ontologies in support of Capital One's Data Strategy. You will work collaboratively across Capital One Lines of Business and Functions to develop domain ontologies that align with enterprise initiatives. Additionally, you will partner with Technology and Machine Learning teams to integrate semantic technology into Capital One products and services. We are looking for someone who can clearly communicate the value of semantic technology and knowledge organization concepts. You should be able to support an emerging semantic program at Capital One and advocate for its adoption. Responsibilities: - Understand the needs of internal and external customers and develop broad-scale semantic solutions that provide leverage - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and adapt the semantic strategy accordingly - Identify new solutions or enhancements that create sustainable value for Capital One - Promote a data-driven culture and use data to drive insights and make strategic decisions - Foster an agile discipline and continuously improve delivery - Collaborate with Technology leaders to drive the development of secure and scalable technology solutions - Ensure responsible and efficient use of technology and modeling resources - Establish a long-term Semantics portfolio strategy and align it with customer and business needs - Attract, grow, empower, and inspire Ontology and Data Modeling talent Competencies: - Intellectually Curious: Comfortable with big ideas and able to create achievable semantic visions - Communicator & Influencer: Able to influence executives and clearly communicate semantic vision - Do-er: Takes action and delivers valuable outcomes in an iterative way - Passionate & Customer Focus: Cares about growing others and building long-lasting relationships with customers - Learner: Open to learning new technologies and exploring internal solutions before building new - Team Player: Enjoys working with diverse teams and driving towards common goals Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in information science, computer science, engineering, library science, ontology, semantics, or computational linguistics - At least 8 years of experience in a metadata field (ontology, taxonomy, semantics, or computational linguistics) - At least 8 years of experience or training in using W3C standards and ontologies - At least 4 years of experience or training in ontology and linked data tools Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or PhD in relevant field - Experience translating business strategy into enterprise semantic solutions - Familiarity with SQL or SPARQL - Familiarity with graph databases and technologies - Familiarity with Python or R - Familiarity with Agile principles and methodologies - Familiarity with Amazon Web Services - Strong project management experience - Excellent communication skills At Capital One, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We offer a comprehensive set of health, financial, and other benefits to support your total well-being. To learn more about our benefits, please visit the Capital One Careers website. Please note that at this time, we are unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. To apply, please send your application to [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role. Thank you for considering Capital One as your employer. We look forward to reviewing your application! Note: This job ad is open for applications for a minimum of 5 business days. Please visit our website for more information on employment opportunities, accommodations, and our recruiting process. If you have any technical support questions, please email [email protected].