Solution Architect – GraphQL at Datamatics Technologies

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GraphQL Federation, API Architecture, Schema Governance, Enterprise Integration, API Management, OpenTelemetry, Splunk, Agile Delivery, Microservices Architecture, Cloud-native Integration, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Management, CI/CD, Security-by-Design, Distributed Tracing, Performance Optimization

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Title: Solution Architect – GraphQL Location: Poland - Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time 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, with a proven ability to define architectural standards, establish governance frameworks, and drive GraphQL adoption across multiple business domains. This role will work closely with enterprise architects, product owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing GraphQL solutions aligned with the organization's digital transformation strategy. 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 to ensure consistency across enterprise platforms. 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 and enabling successful adoption across business units. Collaborate with Enterprise and Segment Architects to gather business and technical requirements and ensure architectural alignment. Support the Digital Product Owner (DPO) in defining technical roadmaps, delivery plans, and long-term GraphQL platform strategy. Translate high-level business and architectural requirements into clear technical work packages and implementation plans. Ensure all GraphQL solutions comply with enterprise security policies, governance frameworks, and the organization's target ("North Star") architecture. Drive continuous improvements in GraphQL architecture, performance optimization, developer experience, and API lifecycle management. Mentor engineering teams on GraphQL design patterns, federation, schema evolution, and implementation best practices. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve observability, monitoring, and operational excellence. 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 using modern GraphQL platforms. 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 supporting enterprise-wide integration capabilities. Strong background working in Agile delivery environments with cross-functional teams. Technical Skills GraphQL 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. Integration & API Architecture 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. Observability & Monitoring Experience with observability and monitoring tools, including: OpenTelemetry Splunk Knowledge of distributed tracing, logging, and performance monitoring. Architecture & Engineering Enterprise Architecture principles Solution Architecture Security-by-Design Microservices Architecture Cloud-native integration patterns Performance optimization High availability and scalability Methodologies 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise GraphQL architecture and Federated Supergraphs. Collaborate with stakeholders to define architectural standards and drive GraphQL adoption across multiple business domains.