Staff Solutions Architect (GraphQL)

TL;DR

Staff Solutions Architect (GraphQL): Designing and implementing federated graph architectures for enterprise customers with an accent on API design and distributed systems. Focus on accelerating GraphQL adoption, creating technical implementation strategies, and bridging customer feedback with product engineering.

Location: Remote (United States or Canada)

Salary: $200K – $250K USD

Company

hirify.global provides a leading platform for building and managing federated graphs and distributed GraphQL architectures.

What you will do

• Educate engineering teams on the value of the Apollo Graph Platform and help them roll out federated graphs effectively.
• Act as a primary technical advisor for enterprise customers from initial POC through production and expansion.
• Design innovative solutions to integrate Apollo into customers' existing technical architectures to maximize business value.
• Develop code samples, review implementation strategies, and build trusted engineer-to-engineer relationships.
• Collaborate with internal Product and Engineering teams to shape the platform based on customer feedback.
• Contribute to OSS libraries and official documentation to solve real-world architectural issues.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States or Canada.
• Strong technical background in enterprise data delivery and APIs.
• Deep expertise in GraphQL and distributed architectures.
• Proven track record in technical consulting or customer-facing advisory roles.
• Ability to create technical code samples and mentor other engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Apollo GraphOS.
• Experience working with Apollo Federation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive market-informed compensation including base salary and variable pay.
• Equity options and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical insurance options via Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser (for California residents).
• Dental and Vision benefits provided by Sun Life Financial.
• Commitment to an equal-opportunity workplace and workforce diversity.