Domain
Database Management
Skill Profile
Graph database, Cypher query language, traversals, graph algorithms, APOC
Roles
1
where this skill appears
Levels
5
structured growth path
Mandatory requirements
3
the other 2 optional
Database Management
NoSQL Databases
3/17/2026
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| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Understands the fundamentals of Neo4j. Applies basic practices in daily work. Follows recommendations from the team and documentation. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Independently designs schemas and optimizes queries with Neo4j. Understands indexing and query execution plans. Uses ORM effectively. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Required | Designs database architecture with Neo4j for high-load systems. Optimizes performance, configures replication and sharding. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Required | Defines data strategy at the product level. Establishes Neo4j standards. Conducts data schema and scaling strategy reviews. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engineer / DBA | Required | Evaluates graph databases for DBA tasks: visualizing database dependencies, mapping data lineage, analyzing migration impact. Defines when Neo4j complements relational DBs in infrastructure management. |