Description

Responsibilities

• 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 and GraphQL best practices, and guide technical decisions for the investigations technology stack.
• Performance and Reliability- Ensure integration solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years focused on enterprise system integration
• Strong expertise in GraphQL, including 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 federated architecture implementations
• 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 and 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

• GraphQL (Apollo Server/Client, GraphQL Federation)
• Programming Languages: Java, Python
• Databases: DocumentDB, MongoDB
• Cloud Platform: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, S3, RDS)
• Integration and Messaging: Cloud-based integration services and event patterns
• Containerization: Docker and container orchestration
• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degrees