McLean, Virginia, United States Remote (Global)

Aretum is hiring a Consulting GraphQL Subject Matter Expert - Contingent | Aretum | Jobs By Workable

About the Role

Aretum is seeking a Consulting GraphQL Subject Matter Expert to guide clients in best practices for integrating GraphQL into their software architecture. In this role, you will provide expertise in GraphQL technology, assist with integration issues, and develop solutions to improve API development within our mission-driven organization.

What You'll Do

  • Provide specific expertise in GraphQL technology or core topics such as GraphQL federation, schema governance, or security.
  • Guide specific decisions and assist with specific technology integration issues related to your expertise.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies as needed.
  • Propose, develop, and integrate solutions to support the goals of improved API development using GraphQL technology.
  • Ensure that all solutions provided support long term goals for GraphQL API development.

What We're Looking For

  • 5 years of applicable experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Expertise in GraphQL technology or core topics such as GraphQL federation, schema governance or security.
  • Deep understanding of GraphQL query language, schemas, resolvers, and execution flow.
  • Experience designing efficient, client-driven APIs versus REST-based patterns.
  • Proficiency with GraphQL tooling such as Apollo Server, GraphQL.js, Relay, and Hasura.
  • Experience implementing GraphQL Federation.
  • Ability to design subgraphs aligned to bounded contexts and organizational domains.
  • Ability to manage entity ownership, shared types, and cross-service references.
  • Ability to enforce schema standards, naming conventions, and documentation practices.
  • Experience implementing schema validation, linting, and review workflows.
  • Experience managing backward compatibility and deprecation strategies.

Technical Stack

  • GraphQL
  • Apollo Server
  • GraphQL.js
  • Relay
  • Hasura

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development

Work Mode

This is a remote position.

Aretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Required Skills
GraphQLApollo ServerGraphQL.jsRelayHasuraNode.jsTypeScriptREST APIsAPI designsystem architectureperformance optimizationsecurity best practicesAWSPostgreSQLMongoDB
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Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Their teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges.

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Category backend
Posted 3 months ago