Full Stack Engineer

Overview

🚀 Hiring: GraphQL Full Stack Engineer - TypeScript | Cloud-Native | Contract (Outside IR35) 🚀 Expert level in GraphQL 📍 West London HQ | Hybrid (1–2 days on site) | Outside IR35 | 6-month initial contract (extensions likely) 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. Deliverables Design & develop GraphQL API services from schema, supergraph, subgraph 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. Experience Strong production experience with GraphQL - from designing graph, supergraphs, subgraphs 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. Experience with Docker, Helm, YAML, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments. Telemetry tools; Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, DataDog, APM tools Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to improve codebases and influence architectural direction. Please send updated CV quoting availability and outside IR35 day rate 📩 If this sounds like you, send your CV, day rate, and availability to james.kirk@staffworx.co.uk or apply here👉 https://www.staffworx.co.uk/job/fullstack-ts-graphql/ Contract: Outside IR35 Start: ASAP Rate: Market rates Eligibility: UK-based, able to be on site 1–2 days/week in West London. #fullstack #fullstackjobs #graphQL #nodejs #awslambda #serverless #typescriptjobs #staffworx #talentpartner #hiring #contractjobs

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GraphQL API services from schema to production integration.
• Build scalable TypeScript and Node.js services that interface with modern frontends.
• Apply DevOps best practices for CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to review pull requests and refine development processes.
• Ensure API security, observability, and performance under load.
• Implement effective testing strategies for APIs and end-to-end systems.

Requirements

• Expertise in GraphQL, including API design, versioning, and evolution.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js for back-end development.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Vitest and Playwright.
• Experience with Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes for cloud-native deployments.
• Knowledge of telemetry tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code practices and CI/CD processes.
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and improve codebases.