Washington, DC · Hybrid
$155K - $165K/yr
Build and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs and service integrations * Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions * Write production-grade code with strong unit and ...
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Washington, DC · Hybrid
$155K - $165K/yr
Build and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs and service integrations * Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions * Write production-grade code with strong unit and ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$126K - $166K/yr
Build and optimize APIs -- Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC interfaces with strong schema governance and versioning. * Integrate graph‑centric data systems -- Model agent memory, context graphs, and ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$126K - $166K/yr
Build and optimize APIs -- Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC interfaces with strong schema governance and versioning. * Integrate graph‑centric data systems -- Model agent memory, context graphs, and ...
Washington, DC · On-site
Design and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and AI-assisted features including LLM-powered workflows and RAG * Work directly with clients to translate requirements into technical solutions
Washington, DC · On-site
Design and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and AI-assisted features including LLM-powered workflows and RAG * Work directly with clients to translate requirements into technical solutions
Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java/ Python/ Go Backend, REST/ GraphQL APIs, WAF, HTTP Protocol, AWS) Do you love building and pioneering at the intersection of security and cloud infrastructure?
Lead Software Engineer, Back End (Java/ Python/ Go Backend, REST/ GraphQL APIs, WAF, HTTP Protocol, AWS) Do you love building and pioneering at the intersection of security and cloud infrastructure?
Sterling, VA · On-site
$50.75 - $65.50/hr
Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time communication protocols. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools ( Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
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Sterling, VA · On-site
$50.75 - $65.50/hr
Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time communication protocols. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools ( Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
Rockville, MD · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services. * Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services. * Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized ...
Ashburn, VA · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Design and implement backend services, APIs, and microservices, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs, utilizing modern development frameworks and cloud-native patterns * Design and support cloud-native ...
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Ashburn, VA · Remote
$125K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Design and implement backend services, APIs, and microservices, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs, utilizing modern development frameworks and cloud-native patterns * Design and support cloud-native ...
Rockville, MD · On-site +1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services. * Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized ...
Rockville, MD · On-site +1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services. * Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$131K - $173K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience integrating headless AEM with modern front-end technologies such as React, Nextjs, and GraphQL * Knowledge of advanced AEM capabilities including personalization, content targeting ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$131K - $173K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience integrating headless AEM with modern front-end technologies such as React, Nextjs, and GraphQL * Knowledge of advanced AEM capabilities including personalization, content targeting ...
$130K - $172K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience integrating headless AEM with modern front-end technologies such as React, Nextjs, and GraphQL * Knowledge of advanced AEM capabilities including personalization, content targeting ...
$130K - $172K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience integrating headless AEM with modern front-end technologies such as React, Nextjs, and GraphQL * Knowledge of advanced AEM capabilities including personalization, content targeting ...
Integrate Drupal CMS with third-party systems and tools using REST APIs, JSON, and GraphQL . * Optimize performance, scalability, and security of Drupal sites on Acquia Cloud . * Provide technical ...
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Integrate Drupal CMS with third-party systems and tools using REST APIs, JSON, and GraphQL . * Optimize performance, scalability, and security of Drupal sites on Acquia Cloud . * Provide technical ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$93K/yr
Build and optimize APIs - Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC interfaces with strong schema governance and versioning. * Integrate graph-centric data systems - Model agent memory, context graphs, and ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$93K/yr
Build and optimize APIs - Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC interfaces with strong schema governance and versioning. * Integrate graph-centric data systems - Model agent memory, context graphs, and ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$48.26 - $87.01/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience integrating headless AEM with modern front-end technologies such as React, Nextjs, and GraphQL * Knowledge of advanced AEM capabilities including personalization, content targeting ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$48.26 - $87.01/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience integrating headless AEM with modern front-end technologies such as React, Nextjs, and GraphQL * Knowledge of advanced AEM capabilities including personalization, content targeting ...
Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services. * Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized ...
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Design scalable microservices and API architecture utilizing GraphQL Federation and RESTful services. * Lead application modernization efforts involving React front end applications and containerized ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$48.26 - $82.21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Familiarity with GraphQL, developer-facing capabilities, and shared enterprise product capabilities is preferred. The role requires comfort operating in a highly matrixed environment with competing ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$48.26 - $82.21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Familiarity with GraphQL, developer-facing capabilities, and shared enterprise product capabilities is preferred. The role requires comfort operating in a highly matrixed environment with competing ...
... GraphQL, usage in the Mobile Applications Experience in a CI/CD using Jenkins and build tools ANT, Maven, Nexus Deep technical knowledge of iOS and Android platforms, cloud message APIs and push ...
... GraphQL, usage in the Mobile Applications Experience in a CI/CD using Jenkins and build tools ANT, Maven, Nexus Deep technical knowledge of iOS and Android platforms, cloud message APIs and push ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Familiarity with GraphQL, developer-facing capabilities, and shared enterprise product capabilities is preferred. The role requires comfort operating in a highly matrixed environment with competing ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Familiarity with GraphQL, developer-facing capabilities, and shared enterprise product capabilities is preferred. The role requires comfort operating in a highly matrixed environment with competing ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
... GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications. • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. • Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues across the stack. • ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
... GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications. • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. • Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues across the stack. • ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$93K/yr
Build and optimize APIs - Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC interfaces with strong schema governance and versioning. * Integrate graph-centric data systems - Model agent memory, context graphs, and ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$93K/yr
Build and optimize APIs - Design REST, GraphQL, and gRPC interfaces with strong schema governance and versioning. * Integrate graph-centric data systems - Model agent memory, context graphs, and ...
Suitland, MD · On-site
... GraphQL) and working with databases like SQL, PostgreSQL, or JSON data structures. • Develop and deploy web applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), with an ...
Suitland, MD · On-site
... GraphQL) and working with databases like SQL, PostgreSQL, or JSON data structures. • Develop and deploy web applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), with an ...
$38.1K - $54.2K
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$54.2K - $70.3K
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$70.3K - $86.4K
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$86.4K - $102.5K
3% of jobs
$102.5K - $118.6K
6% of jobs
$131.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$118.6K - $134.7K
18% of jobs
$134.7K - $150.8K
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The median wage is $153.2K / yr.
$150.8K - $167K
15% of jobs
$167K - $183.1K
12% of jobs
$183.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$183.1K - $199.2K
16% of jobs
$199.2K - $215.3K
10% of jobs
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$215.3K
A GraphQL job typically involves designing, developing, and maintaining GraphQL APIs to facilitate efficient data fetching and manipulation. Professionals in this role work with client and server-side technologies, ensuring seamless communication between frontend applications and backend services. They often collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to optimize API performance, security, and scalability. Responsibilities may also include schema design, query optimization, and integrating GraphQL with various databases or microservices.
GraphQL Developers often work closely with both front-end and back-end engineering teams to design and implement unified API layers that streamline data fetching across multiple services. They may also engage with product managers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers to ensure that API schemas align with business requirements and deliver an optimal user experience. Depending on the organization, you might collaborate on projects such as migrating legacy REST APIs to GraphQL, optimizing API performance, or building integrations with third-party services. This collaborative environment offers ample opportunities to learn from other specialties, contribute to broader architectural decisions, and potentially advance into technical leadership or API strategy roles.
To thrive as a GraphQL Developer, you need strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, deep understanding of GraphQL concepts, and experience building scalable APIs, often supported by a background in computer science or software engineering. Familiarity with tools like Apollo Server, GraphQL Playground, and REST-to-GraphQL migration frameworks, as well as experience with cloud services and API management tools, is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset will help you excel in cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for designing efficient, maintainable APIs that meet evolving organizational needs while ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
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$155K - $165K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 3 days ago
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Washington, DC, 20005
Salary/Payrate: $155-$165K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid, 2 days WFH
Term: Permanent
Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
Senior Software Developer who designs and delivers distributed systems. Drives architecture decisions, builds cloud-native applications, and improves legacy platforms. Focuses on performance, reliability, and automated testing.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: clear communication across technical and business audiences, strong presentation skills, a self-driven approach to learning and knowledge sharing, data-driven problem solving, and experience mentoring junior team members.
Bonus Qualifications
