What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Ontologist position at Saviance?
Job Title : Data Ontologist
Duration : 6-12 months
Location : Boston, MA (Remote)
About BigR.io :
BigR.io is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver
software solutions ranging from custom development, software implementation, data analytics, and machine learning / AI integrations. We are a one-stop shop that attracts clients from a variety of industries because of our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge and cost-conscious software solutions.
Our thought-forward, Big Data team is working on a number of data architecture and software-solution projects. You will join this high-caliber team as a Technical Consultant who will work with our clients to implement software-based solutions to fit their needs.
Overview
In order to help our client effectively support coordinated care across their platform we are looking for a skilled Ontologist to provide advanced analytics in a near real-time manner. Our client's enterprise telehealth platform surfaces significant business and data events from which this can be gathered. Independently, these events provide context on specific states of a business process, in aggregate they can tell a story on the journey of a single patient or provide insights on predicting potential future needs for those same patients.
In order for these events to be canonically understood for both internal and external subscribers an organizing taxonomy will need to be created to provide needed structure and context. This role will be responsible for creating the initial structure of this platform event taxonomy, using an initial MVP set of candidate events to inform the first version.
Responsibilities
- Develop a platform event taxonomy, with common logical grouping for business, data, and analytic events.
- Work in conjunction with business / technical team to 'pressure test' the data structure through validation scenarios
- Assist in the feedback collection and refinement from event subscribers.
- Assist in the development of documentation that describes hierarchy levels, and individual event context.
- Develop guidance for future refinement and extension of the core taxonomy.
Experience
Equal Opportunity Statement
BigRio is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BigRio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
