Solution Architect – GraphQL
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About the Role
Datamatics seeks an experienced Solution Architect – GraphQL to lead enterprise GraphQL architecture, federation, and governance. The role requires 8+ years of solution architecture experience and deep expertise in GraphQL, API architecture, and enterprise integration.
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Responsibilities
- Define and drive enterprise GraphQL architecture, establishing reference architectures and best practices
- Design and implement GraphQL Federation (Supergraph) architecture
- Develop and maintain GraphQL schema governance and versioning strategies
- Lead architectural discussions and provide technical leadership for GraphQL based integration initiatives
- Collaborate with Enterprise and Segment Architects to gather requirements and ensure alignment
- Mentor engineering teams on GraphQL design patterns and implementation best practices
Requirements
- 8+ years of Solution or Integration Architecture experience
- Strong GraphQL architecture expertise
- Hands on experience building Subgraphs and Federated Supergraphs
- Expertise in GraphQL Schema Design, Queries, Mutations, and Subscriptions
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
- Experience with API Management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management)
- Experience with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Splunk)
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect – GraphQL to lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise GraphQL architecture.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in GraphQL federation, API architecture, and enterprise integration.
- This role will work closely with enterprise architects, product owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive the enterprise GraphQL architecture, establishing reference architectures, design principles, and implementation best practices.
- Design and implement GraphQL Federation (Supergraph) architecture, including schema governance, ownership models, and federation strategies.
- Develop and maintain GraphQL schema governance, versioning strategies, and architectural standards.
- Lead architectural discussions and provide technical leadership for GraphQL based integration initiatives.
- Design scalable, secure, and reusable GraphQL APIs that align with enterprise architecture principles.
- Act as the organization's GraphQL subject matter expert, promoting best practices.
- Collaborate with Enterprise and Segment Architects to gather business and technical requirements.
- Support the Digital Product Owner in defining technical roadmaps and delivery plans.
- Translate high level business and architectural requirements into clear technical work packages.
- Ensure all GraphQL solutions comply with enterprise security policies and governance frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvements in GraphQL architecture, performance optimization, and developer experience.
- Mentor engineering teams on GraphQL design patterns, federation, schema evolution, and implementation best practices.
Must Have Skills
- 8+ years of Solution or Integration Architecture experience
- Strong GraphQL architecture expertise
- Hands on experience building Subgraphs and Federated Supergraphs
- Expertise in GraphQL Schema Design, Queries, Mutations, and Subscriptions
- GraphQL Schema Governance and Versioning Strategy
- Enterprise Integration Architecture
- API led Connectivity and API Management
- Observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Splunk)
- Agile delivery experience
- Experience working within centralized integration/platform teams
- Strong stakeholder management and architectural leadership skills
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
Required Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Integration Architecture, or Enterprise Application Architecture.
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise scale GraphQL solutions.
- Extensive hands on experience building GraphQL Subgraphs and Federated Supergraphs from scratch.
- Strong experience defining GraphQL governance models, schema lifecycle management, and versioning strategies.
- Experience designing enterprise integration solutions using API led connectivity principles.
- Experience working within centralized integration or platform engineering teams.
- Strong background working in Agile delivery environments with cross functional teams.
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of GraphQL architecture and implementation.
- Hands on experience with GraphQL Federation, Supergraphs, Subgraphs, Schema Design, Queries, Mutations, Subscriptions.
- Strong understanding of schema governance and versioning strategies.
- Experience implementing enterprise GraphQL platforms from the ground up.
- Strong experience designing enterprise integration architectures.
- Deep understanding of API led architecture and integration patterns.
- Experience with API Management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management, or similar).
- Expertise in REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, and event driven integration patterns.
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools, including OpenTelemetry and Splunk.
- Knowledge of distributed tracing, logging, and performance monitoring.
- Enterprise Architecture principles, Solution Architecture, Security by Design, Microservices Architecture, Cloud native integration patterns, Performance optimization, High availability and scalability.
- Agile (Scrum/Kanban), DevOps, CI/CD practices, Architecture governance.
Key Competencies
- Strong architectural and strategic thinking.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to balance business objectives with technical excellence.
- Leadership, mentoring, and coaching capabilities.
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
- Strong collaboration and facilitation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise integration platforms.
- Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
- Experience implementing enterprise API governance frameworks.
- Experience working in large scale digital transformation programs.
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