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 APIs from schema 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. Mentor junior engineers, sharing GraphQL expertise and championing technical excellence. What You Bring Strong production experience with GraphQL from designing schemas and 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 (see below) 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