GraphQL Specialist - TypeScript | Cloud-Native | Contract (Outside IR35)

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

• Architect & 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

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