Full Stack Engineer (Apollo + GraphQL + NodeJs + AWS + React)

Job Role: Full Stack Engineer (Apollo + GraphQL + NodeJs + AWS + Angular)

Location : REMOTE

Duration 6-12mth+

Rate: $55/hr. on 1099

Must have:

• Very strong hands on experience with GraphQL and with Apollo server
• App Synch and Lambda resolver (nice to have)
• React (nice to have).
• Microservices and frontend architecture

Deep experience with GraphQL (Apollo), Node.JS, Integrating multiple microservices using GraphQL and Develop BFF layerGood knowledge with AWS (App sync, Lamda)

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) Developer with deep hands-on experience in GraphQL, Apollo Server, and Node.js to design and implement scalable backend layers that serve as the bridge between microservices and front-end applications. The ideal candidate will be experienced in building and optimizing GraphQL APIs, integrating multiple microservices, and ensuring efficient, secure data flow across distributed systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement GraphQL-based BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) layers to support web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain Apollo Server integrations with Node.js for efficient data orchestration across multiple microservices.
• Build, test, and deploy backend components and APIs using modern Node.js frameworks and GraphQL best practices.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to ensure seamless integration between front-end components and backend services.
• Implement AWS AppSync and Lambda resolvers to optimize serverless GraphQL performance (nice to have).
• Design and document microservice communication patterns, API schemas, and data access layers.
• Ensure backend systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues across GraphQL and Node.js layers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on Node.js and GraphQL.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apollo Server (federation, schema stitching, and query optimization).
• Proven experience integrating multiple microservices and creating unified GraphQL schemas.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and BFF design patterns.
• Experience working with AWS services such as AppSync and Lambda (nice to have).
• Knowledge of React or other front-end frameworks (nice to have) for understanding BFF interactions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TypeScript in Node.js environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools.
• Exposure to serverless architecture and AWS ecosystem.
• Understanding of API security, caching strategies, and performance tuning.

Summary:

This role is ideal for a backend developer who bridges frontend and microservice ecosystems through GraphQL and Node.js, ensuring high-performing, unified APIs that deliver a seamless experience to frontend applications.