Job Summary: 🚀
We are looking for a skilled GraphQL Developer to join our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining GraphQL APIs to serve data for front-end applications. You will work closely with back-end and front-end developers to create a seamless data-fetching experience for users, ensuring the APIs are efficient, scalable, and secure. If you are passionate about creating optimized data layers and have experience with GraphQL, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities: ⚙️
- Design and implement GraphQL APIs to efficiently handle complex data queries and mutations.
- Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate GraphQL with existing databases and services.
- Optimize the performance of GraphQL APIs to handle high loads and large data volumes.
- Ensure secure data access and implement authorization/authentication mechanisms in GraphQL queries.
- Work with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration between GraphQL APIs and user interfaces.
- Maintain and troubleshoot existing GraphQL services, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Write reusable, modular code and ensure high-quality standards through code reviews and testing.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in GraphQL development.
Requirements: 🔑
- Proven experience working with GraphQL and modern web technologies.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js (or other back-end programming languages).
- Experience with integrating GraphQL into front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Understanding of GraphQL schema design, resolvers, and query optimization.
- Familiarity with GraphQL tools and libraries (e.g., Apollo, Relay).
- Experience with back-end technologies like REST APIs, databases, and cloud services.
- Solid understanding of version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot performance issues.
Preferred Qualifications: 🌟
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with GraphQL subscriptions for real-time data updates.
- Familiarity with serverless architecture and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of security practices, such as authorization and rate limiting in GraphQL APIs.
- Experience with caching strategies and tools to improve query performance (e.g., Redis).
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for GraphQL APIs.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools for API performance and health.
