Lead Software Engineer - (GraphQL-Java-Python)

• GraphQL API Development: Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs to enable efficient data exchange between COTS platforms and internal systems
• Integration Architecture: Architect scalable integration solutions that connect external products with internal databases, applications, and services
• Systems Connectivity: Build and maintain middleware, integration layers, and data pipelines to ensure reliable system-to-system communication
• Vendor Technical Collaboration: Work with COTS vendors on technical integration requirements, API specifications, and troubleshooting
• Data Integration: Implement data mapping, transformation, and synchronization processes while maintaining data integrity and security standards
• Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers on integration patterns, GraphQL best practices, and guide technical decisions for the investigations technology stack
• Performance & Reliability: Ensure integration solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years focused on enterprise system integration
• Strong expertise in GraphQL: schema design, query optimization, resolver implementation, and federation patterns
• Proficiency in Java and Python
• Experience with REST APIs, authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML), and API gateway technologies
• Strong understanding of Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Experience with AWS cloud services and containerization
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL federation and implementing federated GraphQL architectures
• Background integrating case management, analytics, or enterprise software platforms
• Experience with message brokers and event-driven architectures
• Understanding of security best practices for API integration in regulated environments

Skills & Competencies

• API Design Excellence: Deep understanding of GraphQL schema design, query performance, and API versioning strategies
• Integration Architecture: Ability to design and implement robust, scalable integration solutions
• Technical Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills for complex integration challenges
• Vendor Collaboration: Effective technical communication with external vendors and internal stakeholders
• Documentation: Clear technical documentation for APIs, integration architectures, and system interfaces
• Quality Focus: Commitment to code quality, testing, and monitoring best practices

Key Technologies at Client

• GraphQL (Apollo Server/Client, GraphQL Federation)
• Programming Languages: Java, Python
• Databases: DocumentDB, Mongo
• Cloud Platform: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.)
• Integration & Messaging: AWS services for integration patterns
• Containerization: Docker, container orchestration on AWS
• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging