Senior API Technical Consultant (GraphQL Specialist) Design and build next generation of high-scale SaaS platforms. We're looking for a senior/lead engineering consultant with deep expertise in GraphQL to take a leading role in developing our robust TypeScript/Node.js Back End. You will be instrumental in shaping our technical direction, driving the evolution of our APIs, ensuring our services are resilient, scalable and secure within a cutting-edge, cloud-native environment (Helm, Kubernetes). The Deliverables Design and build sophisticated, scalable GraphQL APIs and Back End services using TypeScript and Node.js. Lead the design and evolution of our API schemas, ensuring they meet the complex demands of a rapidly growing platform. Champion best practice in code quality, automated testing (Vitest, Playwright) and observability to deliver resilient, maintainable, and production-ready business logic. Drive DevOps excellence by collaborating on CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse), containerisation (Docker) and Kubernetes deployments. Mentor and empower fellow engineers through thoughtful code reviews, technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaborative problem-solving. Influence technical strategy by working within a cross-functional Agile team to guide process improvements and make key architectural decisions. Experience Extensive production experience architecting and delivering complex applications with TypeScript and Node.js Expert level GraphQL , including advanced API design, schema evolution, performance optimisation. Strong automated testing frameworks like Vitest and Playwright . Proficiency with modern DevOps tooling and cloud-native architecture, including Docker , Helm , Kubernetes Proven ability to lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, drive improvements across a codebase. A passion for mentoring and coaching other developers to elevate the team's capabilities. Beneficial: Large-scale SaaS, streaming services, advanced Helm chart authoring. Please send your CV, day rate and availability for consideration, alternatively should you know of a suitable other, please forward for review. If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your latest CV with reate and availability. Staffworx Limited are a UK based recruitment consultancy supporting the global digital, E-commerce, software & business consulting sectors
Sep 02, 2025
Contractor
Senior API Technical Consultant (GraphQL Specialist) Design and build next generation of high-scale SaaS platforms. We're looking for a senior/lead engineering consultant with deep expertise in GraphQL to take a leading role in developing our robust TypeScript/Node.js Back End. You will be instrumental in shaping our technical direction, driving the evolution of our APIs, ensuring our services are resilient, scalable and secure within a cutting-edge, cloud-native environment (Helm, Kubernetes). The Deliverables Design and build sophisticated, scalable GraphQL APIs and Back End services using TypeScript and Node.js. Lead the design and evolution of our API schemas, ensuring they meet the complex demands of a rapidly growing platform. Champion best practice in code quality, automated testing (Vitest, Playwright) and observability to deliver resilient, maintainable, and production-ready business logic. Drive DevOps excellence by collaborating on CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse), containerisation (Docker) and Kubernetes deployments. Mentor and empower fellow engineers through thoughtful code reviews, technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaborative problem-solving. Influence technical strategy by working within a cross-functional Agile team to guide process improvements and make key architectural decisions. Experience Extensive production experience architecting and delivering complex applications with TypeScript and Node.js Expert level GraphQL , including advanced API design, schema evolution, performance optimisation. Strong automated testing frameworks like Vitest and Playwright . Proficiency with modern DevOps tooling and cloud-native architecture, including Docker , Helm , Kubernetes Proven ability to lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, drive improvements across a codebase. A passion for mentoring and coaching other developers to elevate the team's capabilities. Beneficial: Large-scale SaaS, streaming services, advanced Helm chart authoring. Please send your CV, day rate and availability for consideration, alternatively should you know of a suitable other, please forward for review. If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your latest CV with reate and availability. Staffworx Limited are a UK based recruitment consultancy supporting the global digital, E-commerce, software & business consulting sectors
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. Send your CV, day rate, and availability If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your latest CV with reate and availability. Staffworx Limited are a UK based recruitment consultancy supporting the global digital, E-commerce, software & business consulting sectors
Aug 30, 2025
Contractor
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. Send your CV, day rate, and availability If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your latest CV with reate and availability. Staffworx Limited are a UK based recruitment consultancy supporting the global digital, E-commerce, software & business consulting sectors
