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Role: GraphQL Subject Matter Expert
Location: Remote (U.S. Based)
Engagement Type: Part-Time / Episodic Consulting
Clearance: Able to obtain Public Trust clearance upon hire
About us: At Stackular, we are more than just a team – we are a product development community driven by a shared vision. Our values shape who we are, what we do, and how we interact with our peers and our customers. We're not just seeking any regular engineer; we want individuals who identify with our core values and are passionate about software development.
About the Role
Stackular is seeking Senior-level GraphQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide targeted technical guidance in support of a government client’s GraphQL modernization initiative. This role is ideal for engineers with deep expertise in GraphQL architecture who prefer an advisory role rather than full-time delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Advise on GraphQL federation architecture and tooling
- Provide guidance on schema governance, validation, and versioning
- Review architecture designs and schemas
- Assist with complex integration and security challenges
- Contribute to documented best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10 years of professional engineering experience
- Deep expertise in GraphQL
- Experience leading or advising GraphQL architecture decisions
- Strong understanding of API security
- Able to obtain Public Trust clearance upon hire
Areas of Expertise
- GraphQL federation (Apollo Federation, schema composition)
- Schema governance and lifecycle management
- GraphQL security and query complexity controls
- Integration with legacy systems
- Observability and performance tuning
Preferred Experience
- Self-hosted GraphQL platforms
- .NET-based GraphQL implementations
- Government or regulated enterprise experience
- Prior consulting or principal engineer roles