Aretum is looking for a Consulting GraphQL Subject Matter Expert to guide our clients in implementing GraphQL best practices within their software architecture. In this contingent role, you will provide expert consultation on GraphQL technology, assist with integration, and develop solutions to enhance API development.
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 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 (e.g., Apollo 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 fully remote position.
Aretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all, complying with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
