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 backend. 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 backend 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.
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