IT & Software

Lead Software Engineer (GraphQL)

LinuxRecruit

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you join a brand-new GraphQL-focused squad within a scaling Tribe to shape the data access strategy and build the platform. You will stay hands-on with coding across Python, Node, TypeScript, or Go while leading architectural decisions and process design. You’ll work with AWS and modern DevOps tooling (Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform) to enable robust data surfaces. The role combines technical delivery with team-building to influence city-wide infrastructure projects in London and transformation of a major industry. You will drive the team’s impact by aligning data modelling, GraphQL, and Neo4j capabilities with business goals.

Responsibilities
  • Design processes, architecture, and strategy for the GraphQL data platform
  • Hands-on development across Python, Node.js, TypeScript, or Go
  • Build and maintain data access, modelling, and data surfacing solutions
  • Work with AWS and DevOps tooling (Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform)
  • Form and lead a new squad, collaborating with cross-functional partners
  • Shape infrastructure decisions affecting London city-wide projects
Key requirements
  • Background coding in Python, Node.js, TypeScript, or Golang
  • Strong interest in GraphQL and data surfaces
  • Experience with AWS
  • Exposure to Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform a plus
  • Interest in data modelling and Neo4j
  • Leadership or squad-building experience is beneficial
  • Proactive problem-solver with cross-functional collaboration skills
  • leadership
  • collaboration
  • strategic thinking
  • GraphQL
  • Neo4j
  • Python

Reference: WJ-747_30160363

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