GraphQL Specialist - TypeScript | Cloud-Native | Contract (Outside IR35)

GraphQL Specialist - TypeScript | Cloud-Native | Contract (Outside IR35)

Posted 1 day ago by Staffworx Limited

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Negotiable
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Hybrid
West London HQ, home based, UK
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Agile Methodology Application Programming Interface (API) Azure Kubernetes Service Back End (Software Engineering) Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery DevOps Docker (Software) GraphQL Kubernetes Node.js Nodes (Networking) Software as a Service (SaaS) TypeScript YAML

Summary: The role of GraphQL Specialist involves designing, implementing, and evolving high-performing APIs using GraphQL and TypeScript in a cloud-native environment. The position requires collaboration within Agile teams and applying DevOps best practices to ensure scalable and maintainable services. Candidates must have strong production experience with GraphQL and back-end development in TypeScript and Node.js. This is a contract position based in West London with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & develop GraphQL API services from graph/supergraph design to production integration, ensuring performance, flexibility, and maintainability.
  • Build scalable TypeScript, Node.js services that integrate seamlessly with modern frontends and data sources.
  • Apply DevOps best practices to deliver through CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse), Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate in Agile teams, driving API strategy, reviewing pull requests, and improving delivery processes.
  • Ensure APIs are secure, observable, and performant at scale.
  • Share GraphQL expertise and champion technical excellence.

Key Skills:

  • Strong production experience with GraphQL - from designing graph, schemas, supergraphs, resolvers to versioning and evolving APIs.
  • Proven skills in TypeScript and Node.js Back End development.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks (Vitest, Playwright) for both API and end-to-end testing.
  • Solid hands-on experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments.
  • Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ability to improve codebases and influence architectural direction.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching engineers.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: West London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

GraphQL Specialist - TypeScript | Cloud-Native | Contract (Outside IR35)

Location: West London (Hybrid - 2 days/week on site, hear Heathrow)
Contract: 6 months initial (extensions highly likely)
Start: ASAP
Eligibility: UK-based candidates only
Rate: Market rates

We're seeking a GraphQL-focused Software Engineer who can design, implement, and evolve high-performing APIs that scale. If crafting elegant GraphQL schemas, building robust TypeScript/Node.js services, and deploying to cloud-native environments is your idea of fun, this is your next project.

What You'll Do

  • Design & develop GraphQL API services from graph/supergraph design to production integration, ensuring performance, flexibility, and maintainability.

  • Build scalable TypeScript, Node.js services that integrate seamlessly with modern frontends and data sources.

  • Apply DevOps best practices to deliver through CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse), Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes.

  • Collaborate in Agile teams, driving API strategy, reviewing pull requests, and improving delivery processes.

  • Ensure APIs are secure, observable, and performant at scale.

  • Share GraphQL expertise and championing technical excellence.

What You Bring

  • Strong production experience with GraphQL - from designing graph, schemas, supergraphs, resolvers to versioning and evolving APIs.

  • Proven skills in TypeScript and Node.js Back End development.

  • Familiarity with testing frameworks (Vitest, Playwright) for both API and end-to-end testing.

  • Solid hands-on experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments.

  • Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Ability to improve codebases and influence architectural direction.

  • Experience mentoring or coaching engineers.

Bonus Points For

  • Advanced Helm chart authoring or YAML expertise.

  • Experience in large-scale SaaS.

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